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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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November 20, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Permian · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was welding on the ground level, suddenly EE turned to the opposite side of work area and tripped over a piece of wood lying on the ground. EE fell placing hand on the edge of a structural component H-Bar 3" flange x 4" x 6" base, the sharp edge of the material caused a deep cut in EE's right hand. EE was wearing all the PPE and proper gloves.

October 13, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Permian · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Employee was blow drying the ceiling in the air compressor, cleaning the debris

October 24, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Permian · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When attempting to open difficult railcar out gate, employee applying pressure to bar lost EE's balance when the gate came loose. EE fell to the side, same level, rolling EE's right ankle.

March 22, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Permian · Fall onto or against objects

EE lost footing while they bent over to pick up an extension cord in front of the main office building. The EE caught balance by placing their right hand on the rim of a metal drain cover. EE sustained a laceration to the web of the thumb requiring 6 stitches. EE was released with no restrictions.

February 23, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Permian · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrical contractor fell thought ceiling tile while running electrical wiring for new motor control panels. Miner did not use the fall protection harness and misjudged the stability of the ceiling tile to hold ee's weight. Miner was trained on fall protection use. Miner sustained fractures to head and left wrist from the fall.

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