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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 30, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Chemours Company FC LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to remove a long (10") bent bolt from a steel process line on MMU B. During the attempt, the wrench slipped off the nut while the impact turned the bolt allowing employees hand to move into a pinch point area. The bent bolt then rotated pinching the employees left middle finger between the bolt and the pipe. Fracture to the left middle finger.

March 22, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Chemours Company FC LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During the hoisting of a boat engine, an employee was positioned at the rear of the engine to help guide the engine during the lift. The center of gravity shifted to the rear of the engine, where the employee was positioned, and the engine struck the employee on the leg.

October 25, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator MACHINERY
Southern Ionics Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was placing safety cones on a MMU trailing cable as it was being moved by an excavator. As the trailing cable was elevated by the excavator, the trailing cable swung freely striking the employee in the left lower leg.

September 24, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Southern Ionics Minerals, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was acting as a spotter for 6"x400' pipe removal by excavator. During pipe movement the excavator changed directions causing the pipe to slide 20' unexpectedly in the direction of the employee, striking the employee's left leg, fracturing the tibia and fibula.

February 7, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Southern Ionics Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

While departing work area at mobile mining unit, mechanic noticed ladder left down on the pump side of the unit and turned back to raise it. Mechanic was struck below the knee by the power cable being moved by an excavator which caused them to lose footing.

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