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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 5, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting tape off a broom handle with razor knife and cut forearm. It was just deep enough to require stitches.

April 3, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Contract Laborer was working in the Cooler area shoveling wet material. Material (Alkaline) got into boot and rubbed foot and ankle raw.

December 3, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Several employees trying to clear a plugged Bag House. Emp (1) hitting material with pipe a downward motion, when Emp (2)was holding/trying to stop material from hitting Emp (3) with both hands. Right hand slipped in the way of Emp (1) and broke right index finger with pipe.

November 25, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee ws trying to straighten out coal grizzly from being plugged with mateiral using a 2"pipe. Pulling pipe towards body, hand slipped and pipe hit employee in the face - right jaw area.

December 18, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using sledge hammer to hit a chain and a piece of rust flew into the employee's eye.

May 26, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was tightening pipe plug on an air compressor dryer tank. When employee added extra force to tighten the plug, he slipped and injured knee.

July 21, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Suwannee American Cement, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Using pipe wrench on a conveyor take up adjustment, wrench slipped pinching tip of third finger

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