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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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February 23, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Struck by flying object

Employee was attempting to drive a sprocket onto the shaft of a chain drive at the head pulley of the tunnel conveyor. As EE struck the sprocket with a sledge hammer, a sliver of metal came off of the sprocket and struck the employee in the right knee.

December 9, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hand winch to lower a small water pump at the primary crusher. While lowering the pump, the winch handle slipped out of employee's hand allowing the handle to come around and strike the top of employee's left hand resulting in a contusion. Restrictions on use of left hand.

July 28, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was using channel locks to attempt to pull a bad lace from the conveyor. As the lace broke free, the momentum caused the employee to fall forward and employee struck mouth on the conveyor frame damaging six teeth. Dental work required to repair the teeth.

February 7, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was cutting a piece of conveyor belt with a razor knife and cut left wrist, requiring staples to treat the injury.

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