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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 3, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Trap Rock and Granite Quarries · Struck by falling object

One employee was attempting to dislodge a rock in the top part of a cone crusher. the employee failed to lockout the feeder feeding the crusher. when the plant operator attempted to start the plant the feeder started spilling rock. The other employees noticed what happened and had the feeder turned off. A rock however did fall and strike the employee in the shoulder.

April 3, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Trap Rock and Granite Quarries · Struck by falling object

One employee was attempting to dislodge a rock in the top part of a cone crusher. the employee failed to lockout the feeder feeding the crusher. when the plant operator attempted to start the plant the feeder started spilling rock. The other employees noticed what happened and had the feeder turned off. A rock however did fall and strike the employee in the shoulder.

August 18, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Trap Rock and Granite Quarries · Struck by flying object

EE was trimming metal off of head pulley with a cut off wheel when debris got past EE's eye protection. First aid treatment was administered and EE was monitored. Swelling occurred and EE was taken to receive medical treatment on 8/23/2017.

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