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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 1, 2021 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Select Materials · Struck by powered moving object

Employee went inside of robotic palletizer guarded area without de-energizing the control panel. Employee placed a hand in front of bag sensor to remove sand build-up. Robot moved and struck employee in the back/side.

September 1, 2020 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Select Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee climbed out of track hoe and stepped to the ground. Employee felt a sharp pain in the back and right leg.

December 2, 2019 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Select Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was stacking 50# sand bags on a pallet. When EE turned to place a bag on the pallet had a sharp pain in the abdomen. Later in the day EE had a lump protruding from the same area. EE can push the lump back in. *On 03/11/2020 EE saw a doctor & was diagnosed with a hernia. EE plans to have the hernia surgically repaired. The doctor issued a Return to Work slip with No Limitations.

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