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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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June 10, 2021 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
IMI Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting an old belt to use as skirting boards for the tail end of the number 5 belt. The EE was using a box cutter to perform this task. The EE was cutting towards themself when the knife slipped and cut the EEs right mid-thigh (approximately 8 inches above the knee) leaving a 2 cm laceration.

February 18, 2021 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
IMI Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was refabricating metal on a dragline bucket. As they were breaking the metal loose the employee felt a "pop" and sharp pain in their left shoulder.

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