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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 21, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Aggregate Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 11.21.11 EE went to start up a Goodwin Submersible Pump when the hose which was attached jumped and struck employee in lip causing laceration. EE received stitches and was released to return to work. No medication was administered.

July 9, 2009 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding on a rock bin. Had his safety glasses hanging around his neck. Went to lift up his welding shield and a piece of slag popped and entered his left eye.

November 13, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING ON A VERTICAL SURFACE. THE GRINDING OPERATION WAS COMPLETE AND WHILE LOWERING GRINDER TO FINISH POSITION GRINDING WHEEL MADE CONTACT TO EMPLOYEE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER.

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