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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 21, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Squaw Creek Materials LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on plant and poked right middle finger with a metal bar which resulted in swelling and soft tissue injury with cellulitis

July 26, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Squaw Creek Materials LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening bolt at #3 screen (rear rubber flap), wrench slipped off head of bolt and caused strain on employee's mid-section (right side just above belt). Employee was not struck by wrench or bolt.

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