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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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January 13, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Mill Creek Dolomite LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was cleaning out a chute due to material being clogged. After EE unclogged the chute they communicated this to the control operator. When the material began to clog up again EE reached into the chute to clear the material. At this time the control operator closed the gate crushing EE's hand. EE received three stitches in their right thumb.

November 29, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mill Creek Dolomite LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a airless paint sprayer to paint a building. As the EE was cleaning the nozzle, EE accidently pulled the trigger while EE's right index finger was in front of the nozzle, causing a laceration and getting paint in the wound.

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