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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 20, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Wade Sand & Gravel Co., Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing into a rock truck when they felt something pop in lower left leg and had severe pain.

May 3, 2022 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Wade Sand & Gravel Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

The Employee was changing a battery in a Caterpillar 992. EE had an associate holding the battery cover up and also had a prop under the battery cover. The associate let go of the cover to grab a wrench and the wind blew causing the battery cover to fall and strike right hand.

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