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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 21, 2026 VA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Chantilly Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

While an employee was using a torch to thaw a water line, a Rock came off the plant and struck the employees right hand.

April 18, 2023 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Chantilly Crushed Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee reached up through a guard to check belts shortly after the machine turned off. The machine was still in motion and the belts took the employee's fingers through the pulley.

November 22, 2021 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was testing the operation of a crank on a winch. While testing the handle came out and struck the employee.

July 8, 2020 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Chantilly Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

Performing engine repair on 992C Wheel Loader. Cleaning air filter with sanding pad attachment. Piece of metal flew into Left eye. Eye became irritated next day. Given Rx and referred to ophthalmologist 7/13.

July 23, 2019 VA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Chantilly Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a cutting wheel to cut a bearing out of a crusher. While cutting the bearing the wheel kicked back and cut the employees right arm.

January 28, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by falling object

Employee was working with other Employees to cut up a low-boy trailer using an oxygen-acetylene torch. Immediately upon finishing his cut, the piece of steel fell on his right foot.

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