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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 31, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jobe Materials LP · Struck by flying object

Employee was doing maintenance work on a wing pulley by using a sledgehammer when a small piece of metal hit their eye.

July 22, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jobe Materials LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was replacing a lagging on belt when the metal bar slipped from EE's hand and fell forward hitting EE's cheek.

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