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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 9, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Juniata Sand Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was on dredge assembling dredge pump. Employee was balancing suction side plate and liner assembly while attempting to attach to chain fall. Employee lost his balance and lost grip on the plate. He started moving away from the falling plate and tripped on a shield that was behind him. The plate fell and pinched his right thigh between the shield and the plate.

September 24, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Juniata Sand Company · Fall down stairs

Employee tripped on stairs and fell down straining his back. Employee refused medical treatment at that time. He requested medical treatment on 10/11/05.

January 6, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Juniata Sand Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking on snow covered dredge when he slipped and fell. His hands were full, so he could not grab handrail.

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