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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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June 1, 2020 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meadows Stone & Paving Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was shoveling a tail pulley when employee slipped and fell. When employee fell employee cut forehead above right eye.

June 20, 2019 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meadows Stone & Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was cutting part numbers out of the box with a knife, it slipped off the box and stabbed my leg.

April 15, 2016 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meadows Stone & Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing liners in impact crusher swinging a hammer and chips from hammer broke off and hit in employee's face.

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