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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 16, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kosmos Cement Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A maintenance crew was working on separator rotor cage. While lifting it with steel chokers, one of the steel chokers failed. Consequently, the other choker broke causing the cage to drop approximately 3 feet. As the cage fell, a maintenance repair got EE's fingers between the cage and the fan shroud where EE's hand was sitting, causing severe lacerations to 3 fingers

December 3, 2023 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kosmos Cement Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated they were pushing on the handle of a come along when they felt a sharp pain in their right shoulder. Employee was placed on restricted duty and PT on 12/11/23.

March 15, 2023 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kosmos Cement Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee lacerated right index finger while cutting a zip tie. Employee received stitches to close wound

October 25, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kosmos Cement Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck right hand with 10lb sledge hammer while clearing a chute. Employee did not seek medical attention until 11/8/22. Xrays showed fracture in the hand.

June 29, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kosmos Cement Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to cut a 36" conveyor belt with a razor knife, a maintenance repairman lacerated the back of left thumb. This resulted in stitches to close wound.

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