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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 16, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Gillibrand Industrial Sands, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee sought medical treatment for feeling ill and was misdiagnosed, received treatment, and released from care. The employee returned to work for two days and felt unwell again, returning to the ER on 3/12/25. Further testing confirmed a different illness on 3/16/25.

June 17, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water circuit operator, slurry operator, mix operator, pump operator worker OTHER
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The EE was opening a valve at the mud pumps and a bee stung their right hand. They removed the stinger but their hand began to swell up that night and they thought they were having a reaction to the venom. They went to the doctor on Monday and their hand was infected because of the sting. They were prescribed antibiotics.

August 18, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) OTHER
Lapeyre Industrial Sands LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was walking and a yellow jacket stung EE's right hand.

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