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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 28, 2026 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Wollastonite USA, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was cleaning under Belt 111 in Crushing. EE was bent or crouched over to access the area under the belt. When EE stood up, EE lost EE's balance and fell into a section of angle iron support, striking EE's head on the angle iron, causing a laceration on EE's head.

December 23, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Wollastonite USA, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Pulling dump truck out of tailing shed. Got out to make sure the tailgate was latched. As EE walked to the rear of the truck EE's feet slipped out from under EE on the icy surface. When EE fell EE landed on EE's left shoulder.

May 24, 2022 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Wollastonite USA, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped while walking up a staircase. While attempting to catch themselves, they jammed a thumb, which proceeded to swell, be painful the following day.

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