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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 11, 2022 OH · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Kimble Clay & Limestone · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was cutting away flooring when EE cut the flooring EE was standing on. This in turn caused EE to fall from an unknown height to the ground below EE.

January 11, 2011 OH · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator MACHINERY
Kimble Clay & Limestone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was loading hoses and water pump into bucket of excavator, when the bucket moved and struck employee in the chest.

April 12, 2010 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kimble Company · Struck by flying object

Was using impact wrench and wearing safety glasses, when object got into eye

January 12, 2010 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kimble Company · Struck by flying object

Impact socket blew apart striking employee in mouth and face. Employee lost a tooth, has a fracture bone in face and a fractured nose

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