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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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February 11, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
GS II/Bird/CertainTeed · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was using a portable bandsaw cutting uni-strut when the bandsaw came into contact with EE's forearm causing a laceration.

June 3, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
GS II/Bird/CertainTeed · Struck by flying object

Maintenance employee was using a hand grinder to clean up a welding slag off a piece of expanded metal for a catwalk. The employee claims that EE felt something in eye. EE thought EE got the object out. The employee claims EE didn't have any other issues until the morning of June 7, when EE went to the doctor to seek medical attention. Did not report the injury until June 7.

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