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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 2, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J. Lee Milligan, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee stepped off trailer rolling left ankle resulting in hairline fracture returned to duty after missing 2 days of duty

September 2, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J Lee Milligan Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was performing maintenance on belt when employee slipped due to moisture on footwear.

May 17, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J. Lee Milligan, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee changing fuel filter on loader. Had build up of mud on boots, slipped from loader step.

February 10, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J. Lee Milligan, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking around the plant site, stepped on uneven ground/rocks, twisting. X-rays showed fractured ankle.

May 6, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J Lee Milligan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped out of cat haul truck tweaking ankle which has since turned into a knee injury.

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