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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 1, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Block Mountain Slate & Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

Large rock flew off of table after chopped and hit arm directly.

May 12, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Block Mountain Slate & Stone Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was splitting stone on the splitter, standing too close. A stone was ejected out of the mechanism and fell on top of employee's foot above the safety toe portion.

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