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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 14, 1988 WY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
Meridian Aggregates Company · Contact with electrical current

WAS CHECKING 440 VOLT SWITCH GEAR BOX, RECEIVED ELECTRICAL SHOCK. TESTING METER SHORTED OUT. ALSO BURNED HANDS WAS SENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM, WAS TREATED & RETURNED TO WORK 1:40 PM.

April 14, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
Meridian Aggregates Company · Flash burns (electric)

TESTING VOLTAGE3IN ELECTRICAL CONTROL TRAILER A SHORT ARCED BURNING BOTH HANDS AND FACE.

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