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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 7, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Northeast Asphalt Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was working near screen plant. Wind blew sand underneath safety glasses. On 05/07/2025 we were notified the Employee sought treatment and was Dx with a corneal abrasion. Employee was prescribed eye drops. Reporting within 10 days.

December 6, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Payne & Dolan Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on the crusher platform, heating up oil, when they went to step up 3' onto the second platform. EE felt a pop in their left knee. They sought medical attention on 12/06/2024 and was ref. to PT. Reporting within 10 days.

August 19, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Payne & Dolan, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On August 27th, employee advised EE had been hospitalized due to flu like symptoms. After multiple tests employee state EE was diagnosed with a water type pneumonia. Medical records have been requested to verify work relatedness, but they have not been received to date.

October 17, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Northeast Asphalt Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was stung by wasp while preparing for plant move. While employee was being treated at Urgent Care employee lost consciousness. Employee was released a few hours later after being treated at the hospital.

March 26, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Payne & Dolan Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking on ground at surface mine and had seizure of unknown origin. EE is still in hospital undergoing testing.

August 13, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger OTHER
Mottes Materials · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Strained back doing mechanical work on plant - twisting etc.

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