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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 16, 1986 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Industrial Mineral Ventures Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE SATES 2E WAS WORKING ON THE AIR COMPREOSSOR AND HAD STARTED IT UP THE GATE VALVE BETWEEN THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND PRESSURE TANK WAS OPENED BUT WAS BROKEN AND REMAINED CLOSED THE PRESSU RE BUILT UP AN8 BLEW OUT THE STAINLESS STEEL MESH EXPANSION SECTION INTO HIS FACE CHEST ARMS AND EYES

June 16, 1986 NV · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Industrial Mineral Ventures Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATES3HE WAS WORKING ON THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND HAD STARTED IT UP THE GATE VALVE BETWEEN THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND PRESSURE TANK WAS OPENED BUT WAS BROKEN AND REMAINED CLOSED THE PRESSU RE BUILT UP AND3BLEW OUT THE STAINLESS STEEL MESH EXPANSION SECTION INTO HIS FACE CHEST ARMS AND EYES

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