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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 4, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was working inside wet scrubber removing dirt from the walls using a hammer-drill and shovel, working off a fully-decked scaffold. Employee was breaking debris off of wall, working above head, when a large piece of dirt broke free and struck employee in head and back, knocking employee to the scaffold deck. Employee was wearing all appropriate PPE.

May 17, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Valley Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Setting an I-beam with backhoe. Was reaching across under bucket to reset strap, when bucket dropped. Pinned hand between bucket and I-Beam.

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