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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 24, 2026 MN · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was setting granite blocks on saw yard to be sawn, as employee was walking/moving the blocks they slipped on mud and fell backwards landing on their back, employee was given a prescription medication. Employee returned to work with no restriction, no lost time, no lost wages.

September 2, 2025 MN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was taking a blown hydraulic hose off from the front of rock drill, when the fitting broke loose, EE lost EE's footing and fell into slab bedding causing left great toe fracture and left shin laceration. Area where employee was standing was slippery due to the blown fitting.

July 22, 2025 MN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from compressor to truck when they slipped in mud and rolled their left ankle. Treated and released to modified duty, no lost time, no lost wages restrictions being accommodated.

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