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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 25, 2008 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Clay Company · Struck against stationary object

Accident 9/25/08, but didn't receive medical attention until 9/30/08. Employee was unplugging wet clay conveyor for Mill 1 with an iron bar. The clay loosened, causing his left hand to hit the side of the bin, leaving a contusion.

November 29, 2006 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Clay Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was climbing a ladder and was at the top of the ladder when the hammer fell out of his pouch, striking another employee in the face / nose while he was at the bottom of the ladder. The employee broke his nose in 2 places.

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