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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 6, 2026 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Onyx Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had a knee injury that was exacerbated as EE was walking through the garage after putting oil canisters away in a conex box behind the garage. EE felt a tweak in EE's left knee as EE stepped. On Wednesday 4/8/26 at approx 1PM, this injury was reported to have happened at work, and that it originated while shoveling one month prior near the scalper screen.

January 11, 2010 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Onyx Corporation · Fall from ladders

Employee was on a ladder servicing the 350 Excavator when hose let go and the pressure blew him off the ladder.

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