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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 13, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Gallup Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with electrical current

Was trying to reset a circuit box that had a broken handle - used a metal bar.

August 26, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Gallup Sand & Gravel Company · Flash burns (electric)

Conveyor stopped running. Employee replaced fuses and turned it back on. Conveyor didn't start. He pulled disconnect box off. Electricity arched on switch blades causing the box to blow up.

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