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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 27, 2016 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using self-retracting cutting knife to cut tape off sealtite. Knife slipped cutting EE's palm.

June 14, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee using iron bar to unstop Tube Mill.

February 21, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

IE using 15" crescent wrench on pump. Felt something pull in shoulder.

May 5, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing bolts from head pulley on a belt conveyor when the head pulley fell knocking employee down.

February 22, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning a wrench to repair a pump when the socket broke.

February 4, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a pipe wrench. Felt burning sensation in back.

January 22, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cutting conveyor belt with box cutter blade. Blade slipped cutting left index finger. Stitches required.

November 4, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee attempted to move Aljet fan using a pry bar. Felt something pull in his stomach. Amendment: Surgery 12/29/08. First lost day 1/5/09.

October 8, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

While using sledge hammer, employee felt something "Pull" in right side. Dr released to full duty at time of accident. Beginning December 2008 began seeking med treatment from personal dr. Taken out of work 1/21/09 by personal physician. Deemed work related by comp dr on 3/25/09.

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