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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 14, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glass Aggregates LLC · Struck by falling object

Retrieving core samples from core barrel, sample was lodged. Employee tapped on barrel with hammer to dislodge the core. When core dropped, it was jagged on end and it slashed into driller's hand.

October 1, 2018 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glass Aggregates · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was trying to repair lights on top of skid steer. Employee was standing on the entrance exit platform attempting to bend the cab shield up to repair lights. Wrench slipped causing employee to fall onto the bucket dislocating right shoulder.

March 28, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glass Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contrary to company policy and training employee attempted to adjusted conveyor belt with pry bar and cut right hand against return idler.

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