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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 15, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Joliet MI, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trying to free blockage of rock/material in a tail pulley using a pry bar. The pry bar slipped and the employee fractured EE's right ring finger. Equipment was de-energized and locked out when employee performed this task.

April 5, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Joliet MI, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states was working with a come along when employee felt a pop in shoulder. The employee did not report the accident to supervisor. When the supervisor became aware of the allegation the employee was taken to the clinic for a medical evaluation and released with no prescription medication, told to rest shoulder and return for a follow up exam in a few days.

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