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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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February 17, 2026 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Standard Sand & Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was repairing a shaft. While tightening the shaft, the employee's hand slipped out of the wrench, and the employee hit EE's left eye

April 24, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Standard Sand & Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while replacing a water hose fitting to preform housekeeping duties. Employee cut EE's left index finger with a knife.

January 21, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Standard Sand & Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was prying a piece of grating up when the pry bar slipped and hit EE above EE's right lip resulting in a small cut.

December 28, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Standard Sand & Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was removing drain plug on oil pan on tractor. Felt shoulder pop when he pulled on wrench.

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