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Of which fatal: 1,202
Years on record: 2000–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to David M Avant Jr; Paul D Coughlan

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August 29, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY

Southeastern Performance Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee sustained a laceration to their right, middle finger from a fan that was not guarded. The guard had fallen off. A pre-shift inspection was not performed that day. Employee did receive medical treatment for the injury, offsite.

April 12, 2018 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Southeastern Performance Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using wrench to loosen bolt on piece of equipment. When bolt broke loose, employee's hand slipped. Left ring finger was cut on piece of metal. Finger required 4 stitched.

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