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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 15, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates Carolina Inc · Struck by falling object

REMOVING METAL FROM CONVEYER AND A ROCK 5" TO 6"DIAMETER FELL FROM ABOVE AND HIT HIS LEFT HAND FRACTURING IT.

November 8, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates Carolina Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UNDER CONVEYER, A ROCK FELLOFF CONVEYER STRIKING HIM IN THE HEAD. HE WAS WEARING PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR. THE RESULT WAS A LACERATION TO THE HEAD REQUIRING FOUR STITCHES.

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