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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 15, 2006 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
University Redi-Mix · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Injured employee was standing on a catwalk and assisting with the change out and installation of a new piece of screen on the portable crusher with 3 other workers. He was pulling on the piece of screen after it became stuck. He subsequently lost his grip while pulling, lost his balance and fell off the catwalk and impacted the ground.

May 12, 2005 AK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
QAP · Fall from machine

Employee accessing top screen of double screen trailer to inspect screen condition. While using equipment guarding cover as steps in egress the employee's right foot slipped from 2-inch wide cover, resulting in his loss of balance and resulting 13-foot fall to grade.

August 1, 2002 AK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
QAP · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE FILLING IMPACTOR'S HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR. ACCESS TO RESERVOIR GAINED USING A LADDER. EMPLOYEE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER UPON COMPLETION OF TASK AT A FAST RATE. SLIPPED ON THE SECOND RUNG FROM THE BOTTOM. EMPLOYEE FELL FROM LADDER, LANDING ON HIS FEET. UPON LANDING HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE, TORN ACL & MANISCUSS.

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