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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 18, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Covia Clay LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While attempting to loosen an air hose on a rail car with a 24" pipe wrench FLW overexerted self and irritated an existing condition. Incident resulted in a sprain/ strain injury to the right arm requiring modified duty work restrictions. Follow-up is required.

April 17, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Covia Clay LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While repairing a damaged trunion tire, the employee needed to trim a piece of rubber in order to get the puller installed. The box knife being used slipped lacerating the employee's left ring finger.

April 30, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Covia Clay LLC · Struck against stationary object

While attempting to remove a stuck bolt, employees hand slipped from tool causing EE's left forearm to strike a piece of plate steel, causing ~2" laceration. Required 6 stitches.

April 2, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Covia Clay LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to remove a screw conveyor coupler, via striking, employee suffered a lumbar strain.

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