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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 9, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
General Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was putting the main boom back on the 300 excavator, lost EE's balance and fell forward off the excavator track and struck an adjustable step ladder striking EE's right shoulder and right ankle.

August 28, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
General Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stepping off the dredge anchor onto a slopped hill EE rolled EE's ankle

August 7, 2023 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
General Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was on EE's knees under the big dryer baghouse assisting with bag removal. When EE went to stand up EE rolled EE's left ankle and fell. In doing so, EE injured EE's left pinkie finger. EE went home and then to the emergency room and had EE's finger and ankle X-rayed. It was determined EE broke EE's left ankle and dislocated EE's left pinkie finger

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