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3,112
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1983–2026
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June 20, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman POWERED HAULAGE
Knife River Corporation South · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating an aerial lift around the plant when they ran over some uneven ground the platform produced a sudden movement causing the EE to strike their left knee against the railing frame.

November 18, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knife River Corporation South · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was removing a punch plate from the shaker tower when the plate moved unexpectedly pinching two middle fingers on right hand against the frame of the shaker.

October 1, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Knife River Corporation South · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a 988K loader feeding a stationary crushing and screening plant. The operator drove the loader over a large rock, adjacent to the muck pile, causing operator to lose control of the loader. This caused injury to the operator's back. The operator required off site medical treatment and time off per medical professional

December 18, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation South · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a cheater pipe on a wrench to loosen a nut. When the bolt came loose the employee smashed hand between the pipe and excavator bucket. The employee received 2 stitches from the incident.

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