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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 15, 2026 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
White Rock Quarries · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While pressure washing a company vehicle, EE attempted to crouch down to clean the lower portion of the vehicle when EE felt a sharp pain on EE's left knee.

November 8, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator OTHER
White Rock Quarries · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While EE was cleaning around the weight scales EE was bitten by an insect in EE's right buttock area.

December 3, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
White Rock Quarries · Struck by flying object

Employee was standing by the screens of the Pioneer Crusher when he felt something in his eye.

May 6, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman OTHER
White Rock Quarries · Struck by falling object

Wind blew down a tarp post which fell on employee as he was sitting in his chair

July 10, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
White Rock Quarries · Unclassified, insufficient data

Unknown. The cause of the shoulder sprain is not yet known, even after medical examinations.

March 13, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
White Rock Quarries · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee said that his shoulder began hurting on 3/13/2007. He could not identify an incident or specific event that tiggered the pain. We had him go to an orthopedic doctor who indicated that in his opinion the shoulder pain was a work-related condition.

March 7, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tried to pull right foot out of fine silt material and felt a muscle pull at the back of his foot

January 17, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
White Rock Quarries · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Unknown insect bite EE on or near his eye.

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