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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 21, 2012 ND · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gratech Co Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking across uneven ground. He stepped into a rut and fell, landing on right shoulder.

March 24, 2005 MT · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gratech Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was climbing down off screen with a prybar in his hand. The prybar came in contact with the screen which caused it to kick back and hit him in the forehead.

October 11, 2000 ND · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Gratech Co Ltd · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DURING THE MINING OF THE AGGREGATE, REFUSE WAS UNCOVERED IN THE PIT.

October 11, 2000 ND · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Gratech Co Ltd · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DURING THE MINING OF AGGREGATE REFUSE WAS UNCOVRED IN THE PIT.

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