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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 27, 2019 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LW HPB, LLC · Fall from machine

DURING PRE-START UP INSPECTION OF SECO BOTTOM SHAKER SCREEN, EMPLOYEE WAS ON DECK CONDUCTING INSPECTION. THE EMPLOYEE LOST FOOTING DUE TO DAMPNESS OF SCREENS, RESULTING IN A FALL, WHICH INJURED THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT KNEE.

August 23, 2018 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LW HPB, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning the oil house when employee slip hurting left ankle.

April 9, 2018 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARCOSA LW HPB, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping onto ground level from the lime silos and twisted ankle.

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