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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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December 1, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Standard Sand & Silica, Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was running dryer. Needed to grease bearing. Didn't shut down dryer. Went under guard & tried to grease while dryer was running. Fore arm was caught on something and EE's skin was removed.

January 4, 2016 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Standard Sand & Silica Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee climbed on excavator and operated it for approx 3 hrs & when EE climbed off EE felt pain in lower center to right of back. EE thought it was just stiff from operation of excavator but has gotten worse over the last 3 days.

September 5, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Standard Sand & Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER CUTTING A PIECE OF POLY-PIPE, EE STEPPED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PIPE TO DETERMINE WHY THE PIPE HADN'T RELEASED. JUST AFTER HE WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE, THE TENSION RELEASED AND THE PIPE HIT EE IN THE LEFT LEG.

June 11, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Standard Sand & Silica Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A TORCH TO SHRINK-WRAP A PALLET OF SAND BAGS. HE HELD THE TORCH TOO CLOSE FOR TOO LONG AND THE FILM CAUGHT FIRE. HE USED HIS HAND TO PUT THE FIRE OUT, BURNING HIS HAND.

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