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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 3, 2026 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping up onto a sky trac (approximately 24 inches high) when they slipped and fell backwards.

December 14, 2023 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking down steps, missed a step, grabbed with left hand and strained left shoulder. No lost time on medical diagnosis until 1/2/2024 when they went on light duty. On 2/6/2024 had an MRI and was diagnosed with left pectoral tear and opted for surgery.

June 23, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benton County Stone Company Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cleaning EE's air Filters while dismounting on the back rear step, EE misplaced EE's foot on the step and got EE's lower leg stuck between the step and machine.

February 22, 2017 AR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee parked the loader, dismounted and stepped into an impression in the ground. Employee twisted left ankle.

October 13, 2004 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Fall down stairs

While descending the stairs, he missed a step and slid on his backside until he came to rest at the bottom.

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