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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 20, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-South · Fall from machine

On February 20, 2026, at approximate 7:30 am our miner suffered a fall due to not wearing fall protection injuring an ankle, ribs, back and head,

January 10, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-South · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was exiting cab of 336F Excavator holding on to the handrail facing the inside of cab when both feet slipped off track feeling a jerking motion to EE's left shoulder. The tracks on the machine were damp with material build up.

April 30, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-South · Fall from machine

EE had just finished fueling the EQ. when he laid the hose/nozzle down to climb down from the machine. As he put the nozzle down he stepped on it and it slipped out from under his foot causing him to fall. EE fell to the ground and landed on his stomach.

February 25, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-South · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Driver was getting out of truck and turned to walk back to unlock the tailgate when he slipped in the mud. On the way to the ground he reached up with his right hand and grabbed for the door handle, instead he grabbed the door jam and the door closed so hard on his hand to the point it actually latched shut. Causing a laceration to his ring finger and exposed the bone.

August 31, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knife River Corporation-South · Fall from ladders

Employee was welding on a platform for a cone crusher, fell about 3 1/2 feet to ground while descending ladder. Ladder was inside platform between two catwalks. Employee lost his balance and fell striking and fracturing his coccyx either on angle iron or rock on ground.

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