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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 20, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As employee was poking bar in to silo to free up material EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder.

March 8, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck by flying object

EE's were installing the manhead (door) in a mill with the use of an overhead crane. As the door was raised in to position it got hung up overloading the rigging breaking the come along, striking and lacerating the EE's forehead

February 22, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using sledge hammer to beat pins. Six days later employee's arm was still sore and the employee sought medical treatment.

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