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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 3, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hall-Irwin Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was entering his skidster when he slipped and when he tried to catch himself, he hit the corner of the frame with his hand/wrist.

June 19, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hall-Irwin Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee was doing maintenance work on the conveyor. When he stepped down, he fell to the ground and cut his face, requiring three stitches near his eye.

April 23, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hall Irwin Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was climbing a ladder and slipped on a rung and fell. He caught himself with his foot and injured it

December 1, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hall Irwin Corporation · Fall from machine

The employee was exiting a skidloader and his foot got caught and he fell sideways hurting his foot and maybe his toe.

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