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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 24, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Covia Lime LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using an air hose on preheater, blowing out compartments. Dust flew out of the port hole into his face causing an abrasion to the employee's right eye.

September 8, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Covia Lime LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was working on 220 screen firing building when the torch he was working with failed. The acetylene hose separated from fitting and ignited. A fire fall burned the screen, the fire was controlled immediable by other employee's working around. However the flash caused a burning in right face side and neck which required a medical attention/prescription.

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