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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 25, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bruce Kennedy Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee @ Barmac crusher attempting to loosen screws. Wrench slipped hurting left arm. Employee has not missed work. Today advised arm still hurts and has appointment with Dr. today at 3:45 pm.

August 4, 2003 AR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bruce Kennedy Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REMOVING BEARING FROM PULLEY USING PUNCH, SMALL PIECE BROKE AND METAL HIT LEFT SIDE OF CHEST CAUSING MINOR LACERATION. EE TREATED AND RETURNED TO WORK SAME DAY OF INCIDENT.

April 18, 2001 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bruce Kennedy Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ATTEMPTING TO UNJAM ROCKS IN CRUSHER SCREEN WITH BAR, BAR WENT THRU SCREEN CAUSING SPRAIN & BRUISING TO LEFT ELB0W

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