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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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July 20, 2011 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING A STEEL WEDGE WHILE CHANGING DIES ON THE CRUSHER, A PIECE OF THE STEEL WEDGE BROKE OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE LEG. THIS RESULTED IN A FOREIGN BODY LEFT LOWER LEG INJURY.

November 20, 2008 NH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHOPPING ICE FROM THE PORTABLE CRUSHER TRACKS AND STRAINED HIS SHOULDER. EMPLOYED FAILED TO NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF HIS INJURY IMMEDIATELY.

October 19, 2000 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING A ROCK WITH A CROWBAR. THE CROWBAR SLIPPED AND DROVE HIS KNUCKLE INTO CROSS BRACE ON CRUSHER.

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