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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 5, 2022 MA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Cape Cod Aggregates Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While sharpening drill bit the grinding tool disengaged and hit the operator in the ankle causing a contusion.

February 3, 2020 MA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cape Cod Aggregates Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Excavator operator opened the door to the cab. Operator was unable to close it, due to the way the machine was facing. Operator decided to spin the machine and the door slammed shut on left elbow.

February 6, 2019 MA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Cape Cod Aggregates Corp · Struck by flying object

while using an electric disc grinder, EE got a piece of debris under EE's safety glasses into EE's left eye

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