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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 25, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Gypsum Company LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was changing bits on cutter drum of Wirtgen 2200SM. He was wearing safety glasses but when he tapped a retainer clip to remove it, a small piece of metal (apparently) flew over his glasses causing a cornial abrasion. There was no metal found in his eye.

November 25, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Gypsum Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURIED WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM A ROTOMILL WITHA BREAKER BAR. HE HYPER-EXTENDED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER CAUSING NUMBNESS.

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