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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 12, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Western Aggregates LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was stung by a bee while traveling in an open cab utility vehicle. Employee is allergic and administered personal epi pen. Employee follow up with doctor and was required to be off work.

January 5, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Western Aggregates LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee reported to management that he felt pain in left knee. No specific recent event identified as cause of knee pain.

August 4, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Western Aggregates LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was removing 3"X3" angle steel from rack, when hornet flew out from hidden nest in pipe below and stung EE in area of left eye. EE was reportedly wearing safety glasses.

May 1, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by flying object

FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED EYE NOT CERTAIN AS TO HOW.

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