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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 26, 2024 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Superior Construction & Excavating Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While lifting the feeder conveyor to lower the leg chain slipped due to improper chaining. Conveyor struck employee in head causing a head laceration and a fractured vertebra in neck. We no longer use chains to lift equipment. We have purchased straps.

March 11, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Quality Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEARING ROCKS OUT OF A PLUGGED TRANSFER POINT ON THE CONVEYOR. AFTER IT WAS CLEARED, HE STEPPED AWAY FROM THE BELT. THE OPERATOR STARTED THE BELT AND A ROCK THAT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE METAL BELT GUARD AND THE ROLLER KICKED OUT AND HIT EE ON THE BRIDGE OF HIS NOSE.

March 29, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE GOT A PINCHED FINGER WITH 6 STITCHES AT THE NAIL.

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