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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 10, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldcastle Industrial Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While employee was walking to cone crusher from control room he stepped into a tire rut and fell.

May 2, 2008 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldcastle Industrial Minerals · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing down a ladder and thought he was on the last step. He had four more steps to go and fell backward and broke his left wrist.

October 16, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldcastle Industrial Minerals · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sorting rocks on rock pile when his foot slipped between two rocks, twisting his ankle.

February 7, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldcastle Industrial Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was jumping/climbing over a 4' chain link fence. His left foot landed awkwardly, twisting the foot and breaking a bone just behind the small toes.

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