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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 8, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Sand & Gravel INC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting rubber skirting to put on screen deck, was cutting away from belt and knife slipped and went across EE's left leg.

April 12, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Sand & Gravel INC. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Chute got backed up, hit with sledge hammer four times and hurt right shoulder. Unspecified sprain of right shoulder joint.

June 8, 2021 MD · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Working on the track of the skid loader with a crowbar. Got hand (baby finger) in harm's way and crushed / cut finger --- requiring 2 stitches

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