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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 13, 2018 SD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacer Corporation · Struck by flying object

EE was breaking jasper brick grinding media with a sledge hammer in order to obtain smaller pieces. EE busted a piece that flew up and cut middle finger on left hand. EE supervisor controlled the bleeding and took ee to the hospital where EE received two stitches.

August 11, 2017 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacer Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator was performing the task of placing a tarp over a shaker screen. EE was standing on a pedestal to access the screen. EE slipped while attempting to step down from the pedestal to the catwalk and hyperextended left knee. The operator went to the doctor at the end of the shift. Nothing was broken but EE was given a knee immobilizer and released to return to work.

January 19, 2017 SD · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacer Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped and fell on ice in parking lot of facility.

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