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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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April 11, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
ARCOSA LWS,LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was taking door off coal hopper when they removed top bolt the bolt on the bottom of the door was loose causing the door to swing down onto the thumb

June 13, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
ARCOSA LWS,LLC · Struck by falling object

Operator was cleaning C-9 product chute. While chipping material with an air chisel, a rock fell onto the operators hand causing a laceration on the left thumb

March 8, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
ARCOSA LWS,LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut a return roller bracket off the C-51 conveyor system. He moved his left hand in front of the torch, burning himself. Employee reported to leadman but the leadman did not report to plant manager. Therefore plant manager did not tell safety department until 3/16/15.

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