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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 10, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cornejo & Sons LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was fueling equipment. EE was on the last truck at the time of injury. EE was pulling the fuel hose up to the gas tank. EE was walking backwards & sideways. EE tripped on a rock when EE turned to pull more hose from the fuel truck. As EE fell, EE heard a pop & then landed on the ground. EE suffered a broken leg which required surgery.

March 12, 2015 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cornejo & Sons LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down the stairs of the plant following some routine maintenance and missed a step. Employee caught himself on the handrail of the stairs and felt a sharp pain in his shoulder.

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