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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 17, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BUSSEN QUARRIES INC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on a conveyor scraper. While tapping on scraper bracket with hammer, struck right forefinger knuckle against bracket causing abrasion. EE did not initially report injury, thought it to be minor, on Sunday 9/20 it was infected and sought treatment @ urgent care.

November 14, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BUSSEN QUARRIES INC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a piece of conveyor belting. In the process the blade pulled from the belting, the knife struck EE's right leg which caused a laceration that required sutures.

September 10, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BUSSEN QUARRIES INC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using pick axe to clear chute build up. The pick axe hit hard build up and slid off going deeper into chute, causing employee's finger to strike the chute hinge causing laceration.

August 15, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bussen Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding a level on a piece of 3/4" rubber belting while co-worker used a box cutter. Box cutter slipped out of belting causing it to strike employee in the top of wrist causing laceration.

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