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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 1, 2003 IA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Basic Materials Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS CARRYING A 2" HOSE OVER A PILE OF STONE BUT LOST FOOTING FELL BACKWARDS LANDING ON LEFT FOREARM AND ELBOW JAMMING INTO LEFT SHOULDER.

March 28, 2002 IA · Metal/Non-Metal coal dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Basic Materials Corp · Fall onto or against objects

TRYING TO BREAK LOOSE A DRAIN PLUG ON REAR AXLE UNDER THE LOADER WHEN THE DRAIN PLUG BROKE LOOSE. EE FELL BACK AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE AXLE HOUSING.

May 23, 2001 IA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Basic Materials Corp · Fall from machine

SPLICING A BELT ON A CONVEYER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

May 7, 2001 IA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Basic Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING DOWN LADDER ON TRUCK, SLIPPED ON THE TOP STEP AND CAUGHT HIMSELF ON HANDLE AND HUNG THERE.

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