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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 14, 2026 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockcastle Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Cleaning up and lifting-moving conveyor rollers strain sprain low back

August 21, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockcastle Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Back strain from installing roller on conveyor.

May 25, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockcastle Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slip trip fall - employee was stepping backwards on ground removing a roller rod from the screen when EE tripped and fell cutting finger.

April 1, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rockcastle Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MAINTENANCE WORKER WAS USING A "COME ALONG" RATCHET STRAP TO PULL A TAIL PULLY AND THE STRAP SHIFTED CAUSING THE EMPLOYEES END OF FINGER AT NAIL TO BE MASHED

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