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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 11, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preferred Sands of Minnesota · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking to the stacker belt after a heavy rain storm, there was an accumulation of water he tripped fell forward and hit his head on the metal frame, leaving a red mark, there was no excessive swelling, no loss of conscience.

November 5, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preferred Sands Of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in a dozer when he decided to exit the vehicle. At this time he caught his left foot on the foot rest and twisted his left knee. Employee hurt his knee on the 5th and sought medical attention on the 6th of November.

March 8, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preferred Sands of Minnesota · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee slipped on ice in the parking lot that was built up under a layer of snow. The employee injured his ankle and is on restricted duty.

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