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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 27, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Putnam Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While descending from the Mini Excavator, they rolled their ankle.

December 10, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Putnam Materials Corp · Fall from machine

The employee fell backwards off the tailgate of a pickup, striking EE's head on the ground.

February 26, 2019 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Putnam Materials Corp · Fall from machine

While trying to get into the truck, EE slipped and fell to EE's back on the snow and ice.

June 27, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Putnam Materials Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Stepped on a 1-1/2 stone and rolled ankle, causing EE to fall to the ground. Sprained left ankle, knee and low back.

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