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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 2, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Lannon Stone Products, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE states EE was assisting to clear a flocculent line when EE noticed that the hose line was starting to move as if it was about to fail. EE states EE abruptly turned to run and shut off the air feeding the line, when EE heard the line pop EE turned back to see the extent of the failure. EE believes when EE abruptly turned one way then back the other EE damaged EE's knee.

August 2, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Lannon Stone Products, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down a hill and turned abruptly to talk with someone behind them and states that the pivoting motion caused a "pop" in their left knee. Employee describes lost range of motion but no pain. Employee had the knee wrapped and went on light duty for the rest of the day, at which time they would go to a local clinic.

August 28, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Lannon Stone Products Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was stung by an insect on the back and experience an allergic reaction. Miner sought medical attention and received an EpiPen shot. steroid shot, and Benadryl. Miner went home for the day.

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