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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 21, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knife River · Contact with electrical current

Employee Failed to follow Posted Lock Out TagOut Procedure Wrench fell into electrical box and caused Arc Flash

April 19, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hap Taylor & Sons · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was removing VSI plate to inspect and it fell laceraing his finger.

June 5, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hap Taylor & Sons Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Individual was instructed to move crusher parts with equipment to or to get help. employee move parts by hand and injured his back. Part were over 100 lbs each.

August 16, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hap Taylor & Sons · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CHANGE A BELT AND SMASHED HIS FINGER WHEN IT GOT PINCHED BETWEEN A BELT AND A ROLLER.

May 8, 2000 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hap Taylor & Sons · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTING ANVILS AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN HAND.

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