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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 5, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
KRC Aggregate Inc · Struck by flying object

AFTER GRINDING A STEEL OBJECT, EE CHECK IT & THEGRINDER BLEW OUT A PIECE OF STEEL INTO HIS EYE.

June 29, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
KRC Aggregate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING SOME PLASTIC WHEN THE SAW HE WAS USING KICKED BACK, CUTTING THE SKIN ON HIS STOMACH.

March 22, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
KRC Aggregate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE POSITIONED A STEEL BEAM TO WELD IT AND IT SPRANG AWAY CUTTING THE TOP OF HIS HAND. HE WAS WELDING A GUARD RAIL AT THE HOPPER.

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