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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 6, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Meyer Material Company · Struck against stationary object

HME operator was mounting a 988G FEL at the start of shift. EE bumped left knee on the bottom 2 step ladder mounting bracket (normal bracket). EE reported knee tightened up 5 hours into the shift. First aid/home care measures were followed until employee stated they could no longer walk on that leg 2 weeks later. The determination for work-relatedness was made on 11/29/21.

April 25, 2020 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Meyer Material Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking on catwalk when they bumped into a piece of angle iron injuring a shoulder. Employee delayed in reporting the injury. Medical attention was sought 10 days post incident. Incident was under investigation until 5/19/2020

April 15, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STRIKING OR BUMPING
Meyer Material Company · Struck against stationary object

Walking under stacker conveyor, stood up (raised head) too fast and hit head on the edge of the motor frame. Injury resulted in 6 stitches.

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