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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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September 24, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee completed spraying/cleaning underneath the tail end of the sand conveyor, when they lost their footing, causing them to fall down the embankment.

November 14, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was walking down the steps of the scalp screen, slipped and fell, hitting hand on the end of the handrail.

July 7, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee lost footing while cleaning up rock spill, fell on rock pile landing on chest. Employee was put on restrictions 7-12-2022 after requesting further medical observation.

May 19, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was loosening motor mount bolts to change drive belts, when EE slipped and fell.

September 27, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated was climbing down a ladder when employee slipped, grabbed the ladder rail with left arm, and felt a pop in elbow.

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