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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 26, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall from machine

Employee slipped and fell while climbing back into EE's bulldozer

April 24, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee hit knee on "C" clamp while being freed from material spillage. Employee also hit head on plant.

October 21, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was installing a wear shield in the transfer box. While picking up the shield to bolt it in, the employee slipped bumping his elbow against the transfer box.

November 5, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall from ladders

The employee was pressure washing the caterpillar 325CL backhoe. The employee was standing on a step ladder to reach the boom area. The employee was approximately three feet off the ground. The employee leaned over the side of the step ladder, it then tipped over, causing the employee to fall to the ground.

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