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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 6, 2013 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Wingdale Materials LLC · Struck by flying object

EE Was in the process of removing wedges from the upper liner (Gyro Crusher). During the process while swinging a sledge hammer he struck a handle of another hammer. The hammer became airborne striking him in the head.

March 29, 2012 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Wingdale Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while prying screen panel loose to move it for lifting, pry bar slipped out of his hands while under tension striking his right elbow.

July 11, 2011 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Wingdale Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting belt with bad splice with left hand due to his Right hand being broken (none work injury). Knife slipped while trimming belt and struck him in his right leg causing a deep cut

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