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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 23, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Chandler'S Palos Verdes Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A READY MIX TRU7K TIRE THAT WAS BEING ROLLED FROM THE GARAGE TO THE TIRE SHOP.THE MECHANIC AND HIS FOREMAN WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN THE TIRE EXPLODED.THE CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION IS UNKNOWN

July 23, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Chandler'S Palos Verdes Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A READY MIX TRU7K TIRE WAS BEING ROLLED FROM THE GARAGE TO THE TIRE SHOP.THE MECHANIC AND HIS FOREMAN WERE SERIOSLY INJURED WHEN THE TIRE EXPLODED.THE CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION IS UNKNOWN.

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