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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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September 25, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Kraemer Mining & Materials, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Operator was cutting off a screen bolt with a torch and a piece of slag went into left ear burning a slight hole in the left ear drum causing the ear to become infected.

September 25, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Kraemer Mining & Materials, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a torch to repair a screen box and a piece of slag landed in EE's left ear causing a pinhole.

November 11, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Kraemer Mining & Materials, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was fabricating a mounting plate and a small metal particle got into EE's left eye. Employee went to the eye Dr and had particle removed. No lost work days, no restrictions.

February 20, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Kraemer Mining & Materials, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting out a worn wear plate on a conveyor and caught his right thumb on the 4" grinding wheel causing a laceration to the thumb.

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