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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 6, 2026 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
ARCOSA LW BR, LLC. · Struck by falling object

While performing overhead hydro-blasting operations in the hopper area of the scrubber, hardened material adhered to the scrubber wall became dislodged and fell from the scrubber wall. The falling material struck the employee on the left hip area.

June 29, 2022 AL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
ARCOSA LW BR, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While shooting a ring in kiln #2 the employee felt excessive recoil then noticed EE was bleeding from EE's right thumb

June 28, 2017 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Arcosa LW, BR, LLC. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee used a 10 foot ladder to climb the bowl mill structure to inspect the top of the bowl mill. As employee was climbing down, accidentally placed left hand near an unguarded drive belt and pulley located approximately 15ft off the ground. Employee received a serious injury to left pinky.

December 7, 2016 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
ARCOSA LW BR, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut left knuckle on electric Metabo saw while cutting notches on idler roller. Employee received four stitches.

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