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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 9, 2022 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mounds Production Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While trying to dislodge the bulk loading spout with a pry bar, the pry bar hit the teammate under the chin causing damage to four of the teammates teeth on the right side of EE's mouth.

April 10, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mounds Production Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a knife to cut a belt the knife slipped off the belt and caused a laceration to the upper area of the right knee.

December 12, 2016 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mounds Production Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a band off of pallets using a utility knife to cut the banding material. EE had the band partially cut and the knife struck EE's left wrist cutting it. EE required 3 stitches and antibiotics.

September 9, 2009 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mounds Production Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loosening a bolt on high temp elevator. While trying to loosen the bolt he suffered a sprain.

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