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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 7, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Rinker Materials Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN OPERATING A FORKLIFT OUTSIDE WHERE IT HAD BEEN RAINING. HE ENTERED THE PLANT STARTED DOWN THE RAMP. FORKLIFT SLID INTO PALLETS OF BAGGED MATERIAL. HE STUCK OUT HIS LEFT ARM TO BRACE HIMSELF. HE BROKE HIS LEFT ARM ON IMPACT.

February 3, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Rinker Materials Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN A SCISSOR LIFT IN A MANBASKET. HE LEANED OVER THE EDGE OF THE BASKET ANDACCIDENTLY HIT THE ELEVATION SWITCH. IT CAUSED HIM TO BE ELEVATED AND PINNED HIM BETWEEN THE LIF T BASKET AND A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON BRACED ABOVE HIM.

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