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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
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2000–2026
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June 26, 2023 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ulland Brothers, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee cut the top side of left index finger on wear plate

May 15, 2023 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Ulland Brothers, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was grinding a bolt overhead when debris fell down into right eye.

August 11, 2022 MN · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ulland Brothers, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 5' PRY BAR TO SHUT THE BACK DOOR OF THE CONE WHEN IT SLIPPED AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE RESULTING IN 5 STITCHES.

September 13, 2021 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Ulland Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was repairing a stacking conveyor when EE got debris in left eye from blowing sand and dust which resulted in a swollen left eye at 10:00 pm on the date of incident. Swollen eye was diagnosed as corneal ulcer/small abrasion.

August 17, 2021 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Ulland Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee had scratched cornea from fine material in right eye due to windy conditions.

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