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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 25, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dresser Trap Rock Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped off the bottom rung of a ladder and slipped. As EE was falling, EE hit lip on a 5 gallon bucket causing EE to bite lower lip.

January 14, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dresser Trap Rock Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped while working on haul truck. EE did not fall, only twisted back.

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