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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 8, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal diamond drill operator, core driller, exploration driller, longhole driller, prospect driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lexington Quarry Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF TRUCK LANDING ON A LOW SPOT IN THE GROUND CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO TWIST KNEE

July 28, 2009 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lexington Quarry Company · Fall from machine

EE was checking sensor on belt. EE stepped over handrail onto a beam. A wire nut had came off sensor and when he touched sensor it shocked him causing ee to fall approx. 15 feet.

January 7, 2009 KY · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lexington Quarry Company · Fall from machine

Ee was getting out of truck when he missed the second step. When his foot hit the mine floor causing him to twist right knee.

April 17, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lexington Quarry Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was cleaning conveyor belt and stepped off belt onto platform. EE fell into a hole in platform causing dislocation of ee's right shoulder.

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