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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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June 3, 2021 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arcosa Aggregates Gulf Coast, LLC · Fall from ladders

IE was using a 6ft step ladder to unclog a hose under the sand hopper. When the hose disconnected from the sand hopper, IE fell off the fourth step of the ladder landing on back.

November 19, 2020 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arcosa Aggregates Gulf Coast, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was beginning to make repairs to a failed spider plate inside the log washer. EE placed left foot on the log shaft, left foot slipped, which caused left shin to make contact with the edge of the log shoe.

March 15, 2012 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Aggregates LLC Delaware · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was in route to adjust feed gate on hopper. Upon climbing a two rung step, the employee's right boot slipped off top rung with his leg sliding down the rung and edge of catwalk. The edge of catwalk came in contact with inside right leg between knee and ankle lacerating the skin. Employee was treated and released from the local clinic with no restrictions.

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