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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 5, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Plant employee was using a utility knife to cut holes in skirt rubber for installation on screen shaker. During the cutting process, the tip of the blade broke, causing the knife to slip and resulting in a laceration to the employee's left arm above the wrist. The employee received 6 staples for the injury and placed on light duty for seven days.

February 6, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a prybar to loosen build up material from feeder due to conveyor ripping, EE was using a stabbing motion to release material using prybar and tool shifted hitting pinky finger against guard and Prybar. Employee fractured tip of left 5th digit finger and got sutures.

July 2, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was turning a wrench to tighten a u bolt on spray bar, the wrench came off the bolt head causing the finger to get pinched between hand and screen

August 22, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a conveyor belt at sand & gravel plant to get it repaired the knife ee was using accidentally slipped and cut ee in the left leg. EE was take to clinic where ee was treated and released to return to work on modified duty.

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