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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 19, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rilite Aggregate · Fall from machine

Loader operator slipped while descending equipment ladder, spraining right foot.

March 10, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rilite Aggregate · Fall from ladders

While setting steel deck plate into position, contractor lost control of plate, allowing plate to shift/slide into ladder. This sudden movement dislodged worker off ladder, individual fell approx. 6'8" to ground.

September 14, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rilite Aggregate · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TRIPPED BACKWARDS OVER A BOARD. (NOT REPORTED UNTIL 9/16/01).

May 31, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rilite Aggregate · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

CHECKING PLANT FROM CONCRETE PLATFORM--LOST FOOTING AND FELL ONTO GROUND, INJURING RIGHT ANKLE AND FOOT.

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