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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 24, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by powered moving object

EE was grinding on a bolt, holding the bolt in one hand with pliers and holding the grinder with the other hand. The grinder kicked back, striking EE's left hand, causing a laceration.

October 20, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by falling object

Clay fell from bucket while trollying back to digging position, causing splash from hitting water to break lower cabin window. Steel grate above the glass fell and hit operator in head resulting in laceration that required 7 stitches.

November 27, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Aggregates LLC · Flash burns (welding)

WELDING ON FEEDER SCREW AUGER AND RECEIVED FLASHBURN.

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