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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 13, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
American Materials Company LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

The EE was doing clean up when a clay ball rolled off the feeder and rolled down the berm and hit their left wrist.

October 11, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
American Materials Company LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

The miner was using a oxygen/acetyline torch to remove a bolt. The "slag" from the process ignited the right pants leg of the miner. The miner received second degree burns on his right leg.**Mgt. notified & miner decided Oct 16 to receive treatment. Miner was released to work Oct 26 with restrictions but did not return until Oct 19.**

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