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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 27, 2024 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SIDWELL MATERIALS INC · Fall from machine

Employee was fueling an excavator, employee slipped off of excavator track, striking ground injuring left shoulder.

February 7, 2014 OH · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sidwell Materials Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbed out of equipment. When reaching the ground turned to walk and the ground was covered in snow and ice and stepped into a rut and rolled ankle.

March 21, 2012 OH · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sidwell Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee went to jumped off Linkbelt 460 Excavator and slipped on the end of the track. Employee fell on the track with his lower back injuring it.

February 5, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sidwell Materials Inc · Fall from machine

GOT OUT OF TRACK HOE TO RELIEVE HIMSELF AND HE SLIPPED ON THE METAL TRACK PADS AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

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