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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 25, 2023 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbia Quarry Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting in changing screens stepped wrong and knee popped. Was taken to urgent care, treated as sprain, Ice with no restrictions was prognosis.

June 21, 2023 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbia Quarry Company · Fall from machine

Clear dry day, employee went to exit the loader and missed the first step coming down. EE fell back landing on butt, back, & hitting head. EE didn't lose conciousness, got up and walked to where others were at. Went to an urgent care for eval and was sent to ER for CT. Only severe bruising was noted. Light Duty for three days.

March 10, 2023 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbia Quarry Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing down from a screen the employee slipped on some loose material and started to fall catching self. In catching self felt a pop in neck and shoulder area. No medical treatment was sought at this time.

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