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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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September 17, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was loosening nut on bolt and when it became loose the employee lost balance and fell back hitting EE's back on electrical box.

August 21, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As employee proceeded to check a feeder EE stepped on uneven ground and stepped wrong and EE's knee popped.

April 6, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Terra Firma Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking off a slab when EE sprained EE's ankle

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