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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 22, 2001 SD · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Dacotah Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS POKING SAND IN THE SAND BIN WHEN LANCE BECAME STUCK IN THE SAND. EE FLET PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 17, 2000 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dacotah Cement · Struck by falling object

WHILE WELDING CLIPS ON KILN 6 FEED-END, SOME DUST FELL INTO EE'S LEFT EYE.

May 15, 2000 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Dacotah Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE VACUUM HOSE OF THE GUZZLER WHEN THE HANDLE KNOCKED SOME CLINKER DUST DOWN. LATER THE EYE BECAME IRRITATED.

April 18, 2000 SD · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Dacotah Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOTH HANDS AND FOREFINGERS THROBBING UNABLE TO GRASP OBJECTS. EE ALSO STATED THAT TWO DAYS OF SOW SHOVELING AT HOME DIDN'T HELP.

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