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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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January 16, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouse, supply handler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magnetation LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a plastic sign with a utility knife. Something slipped causing the knife to cut the employees left index finger.

April 22, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magnetation LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driving pin out of drive support sprocket on brush drive shaft of street sweeper; hitting punch with sledge hammer, punch flew back at employee after striking with sledge hitting him in the upper lip, splitting lip and breaking front upper two teeth.

February 27, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magnetation LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standing on ladder, EE was tightening bolts when his right calf erupted in pain.

April 20, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magnetation LLC · Struck against stationary object

While moving a part to the Rev the edge of the hammer head was sharp causing a laceration to his right thumb, leather gloves were worn and 5 stitches were required.

March 31, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magnetation LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While tightening a nut on a bolt, the wrench slipped causing a laceration on his knuckle which required 4 stitches

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