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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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Scoped to Altana Group (Germany)
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August 18, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BYK USA LLC · Fall from ladders

Operator was standing on third rung of 6' step ladder while attempting to open a steam valve with a pipe wrench. They were using one hand on wrench and holding onto an adjacent valve with other hand when valve broke loose and they fell backwards off ladder onto concrete floor. Bruised heel of left foot and lower back. X-rays did not show any fractures.

March 30, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BYK Additives Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claims arterial damage in right hand from using index and middle fingers to extend a safety knife blade to cut open paper bags. Injury was first reported as occurring off the job when playing sports, but a work claim was later submitted on 5/31/16. Mine Operator disputes the injury is work-related and has requested an insurance investigation.

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