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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 30, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Roberts Sand Company LLLP · Struck against stationary object

EE was changing belts on dredge when the wrench slipped and EE cut EE's left arm on hose clamp

February 5, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Roberts Sand Company LLLP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting an airline hose for truck #1221 with a knife and the knife went through and cut right thumb

June 7, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Roberts Sand Company LLLP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was taking lug nuts off a truck and the wrench broke, causing ee to fall on right knee onto concrete.

September 2, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Roberts Sand Company LLLP · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Working on drop axle air bag on dump truck not using jack stands at the time. Drop axle slid off of air jack.

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