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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 17, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Southeast Missouri Stone Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

On 7/17/2014 employee was terminated for excessive absenteeism. Later in the day on 7/17/14 after termination, company was informed employee is alleging he suffered from a hernia. Hernia or incident was not reported to company prior to contact after termination.

February 22, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Southeast Missouri Stone Company · Struck by flying object

Employee while conducting repairs on a conveyor injured his right eye from foreign material (dust/debris). This injury occurred due high winds in the work area. Employee was wearing proper PPE (safety glasses)

January 3, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Southeast Missouri Stone Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AT THE DESK IN THE SCALE HOUSE WEIGHING A TRUCK WHEN HIGH WINDS BLEW THE ROOF OFF OF THE BUILDING AND BLEW OUT ALL OF THW WINDOWS IN THE BUILDING. EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE HAND WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

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