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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 30, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing wear segments on the bucket of a 988 loader. While loosening one of the bolts with an impact wrench EE lacerated the palm of EE's left hand trying to hold the bolt head with it. EE was wearing latex gloves at the time of the injury.

March 27, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Flash burns (welding)

EE was watching another employee that was welding. EE was wearing safety glasses which were not appropriate for welding and caused EE to get flash burn to eyes. EE could not work the next day missing time because of this incident making this accident reportable to MSHA.

May 12, 2020 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Cumberland Sand and Gravel · Struck by flying object

EE was assisting replacing shanks on a CAT 345 bucket in the pit. The EE was grinding on the shanks that had come off of the bucket. The EE was wearing a shield and safety glasses, but the EE said something got in EE's eye while grinding. The EE was taken to the doctor and was prescribed Antibiotic Ointment Drops for 7 days, thus making the incident reportable.

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