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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 28, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

4/28-First Aid EE was tightening the bolts on the 3" inch flange pump when heard a pop sounded followed by a very strong & painful cramping in the right bicep. Followed by throbbing pain and reddish bruising forming on the right bicep. 5/5 -Went recordable due to PT

May 15, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object

Employee bent over under a conveyor and when employee stood up bumped head on the conveyor the employee was standing under.

October 24, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Smashed fingertip between ratchet and bolt

July 24, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holliday Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was bending over using a hammer when he felt his back tighten up then it went into muscle spasms

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