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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 9, 2016 AR · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RazorRock Materials · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a sledge hammer to remove a pin from track hoe bucket. While striking the pin, a piece of the metal pin sheared off into employee's right shoulder.

September 28, 2015 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Razor Rock Materials Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a sledge hammer to drive a pin out from a 330 CL track hoe. Had pain in right shoulder. Note: Employee previously had a similar claim on June 26, 2015, esulting with same complaint, (pain in right shoulder.)

June 26, 2015 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Razor Rock Materials Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was replacing a hydraulic hose on a 966F loader. He was using a combination wrench to tighten the hose while standing in a awkward position, he felt pain in his right shoulder. Later he grasped the ladder on a 980G loader, that he was repairing and felt the pain again.

February 12, 2015 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Razor Rock Materials Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Hit a pin with a 20 lb. sledge hammer on a 980 g loader boom frame and upon contact a sharp pain and popping noise was experienced momentarily in left shoulder.

April 24, 2014 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RazorRock Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Cleaning return roller with shovel and return roller pulled shovel and right arm between conveyor belt and return roller bruising the right arm and wrist.

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