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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to Pittenger Frank H & Patsy H

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April 26, 1984 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Caryville Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WATCHING MECHANIC AIR UP TIRE - TIRE EMPLODED AND RIM ON WHEEL STRUCK I.NAME IN THE BACK, RESULTING IN BACK BRUISE. I.NAME WAS TAKEN TO EMERGENCY ROOM AT LAFOLLETE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WHER E X-RAYS WERE TAKEN X-RAYS SHOWED NO BONES BROKEN - BRUISES ON BACK

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