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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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March 11, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
APAC-Central, Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee was operating a haul truck when another employee noticed they were slumped over the steering wheel. The manager came down to check on them and they were unconscious. Upon wakening, the employee did not know who they were or where they were. Employee was taken by ambulance but found to be completely fine at the hospital.

October 6, 2023 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
APAC-Central, Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting the equipment. As employee went to twist around to face out, one foot got caught on the other foot. Employee heard a pop and quickly felt pain in right foot.

October 11, 2021 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
ARKHOLA · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was proceeding down the stairs, at the primary, to clock out for the evening. Employee placed left foot/leg on the first step. When employee went to bear weight on the leg, employee felt a pop in knee. Employee was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and sent the physical therapy beginning 11-02-2021. Employee is working full duty.

November 13, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
APAC-Central, Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was at work, sitting in a truck, when they started having chest pains. The supervisor felt they needed to get checked out and drove employee to the doctor. After examination, medical staff decided employee need further care and sent them to the hospital. No injury attributed to the condition.

February 7, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
ARKHOLA · Struck by flying object

Employee was closing a disconnect box after lock out procedure when wind blew dust from the top of the box into his right eye.

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