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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 3, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
VESSELL MINERALS/THE OLD DOL' · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OVER TO LOOK AT THE COAL TUNNEL AND TRIPPED OVER A HOSE AND TWISTED ANKLE

February 7, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
VESSELL MINERALS/THE OLD DOL' · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE HAMMERING ON PLATFORM, LOST BALANCE, SLIPPED AND FELL TO FLOOR - APPROX 2 FEET.

November 14, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
VESSELL MINERALS/THE OLD DOL' · Fall down stairs

HE WAS GOING DOWN STEPS AND SLIPPED AND FELL; TWISTED KNEE AND IT BEGAN SWELLING.

May 2, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
VESSELL MINERALS/THE OLD DOL' · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While shoveling at "A" elevator employee fell and twisted his right knee.

July 18, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
VESSELL MINERALS/THE OLD DOL' · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee did not report injury until 7/21/05. Employee slipped while walking through the processing area causing water and lime to get inside his steel toe rubber boots. Employee cleaned out boot, and returned to work.

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