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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 29, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP ON A DOZER AND THE HAND RAIL BROKE AND THEY FELL ONTO RIGHT SHOULDER.

October 7, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck by flying object

WAS GRINDING ON METAL WITH A GRINDER AND A SLIVER OF METAL GOT IN RIGHT EYE.

March 4, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck by flying object

WAS WELDING AND GOT FOREIGN BODY IN RIGHT EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. GOT OBJECT OUT OF EYE BEFORE GOING TO DR.

July 31, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

Was mowing and swung arm around and hit elbow on the guard rail of the tractor.

April 9, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was helping the welder and burned his eyes.

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