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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 29, 2019 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bacco Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting water truck when employee spotted a snake in the area. Employee hurried to get back into the truck and sprained ankle while entering.

July 12, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting cab of service truck. Turned knee when foot contacted the ground.

October 28, 2003 MS · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall down stairs

WORKER WAS DESCENDING STAIRWAY FROM CONTROL HOUSE OFFICE TO GROUND LEVEL. HIS FOOT SLIPPED FROM THE STAIR TREAD. WORKER FELL BACKWARDS ONTO CONCRETE SLAB DISLOCATING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER

December 12, 2001 MS · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING TO ASSEMBLE/SETUP CRUSHER SCREENING UNIT. HE FELL/STEPPED INTO A HOLE, BRUISING ELBOW.

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