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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 1, 2016 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Idaho Materials & Construction · Struck by flying object

Employee was finished grinding on spring pads for the wash plant when EE had some discomfort in right eye. EE wore all PPE during the task. EE went to supervisor they went to doctor who in turn referred them to an Eye Doctor. Took EE to the doctor looked and removed a small metal shaving from employees eye.

November 7, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Idaho Materials & Construction · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WELDING GUARDS ON CRUSHER. WELDING ELECTRODE STUCK TO IRON. PULLED TO FREE STUCK ROD AND ROD TORE HOLE IN ARM ONCE PULLED FREE.

June 7, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Idaho Materials & Construction · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A DOZER, PUSHING UP FOR THE CRUSHER. SHE SAID THAT SHE HAD HER HEAD TURNED TO BACK UP WHEN THE DOZER HIT A BUMP, LURCHED AND STRAINED HER NECK.

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