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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 18, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Western States Minerals Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE AIR HOSE EE WAS USING BURST AND HIT HIM ON THE KNEE. HIS KNEE WAS SCRATCHED UP.

March 28, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Western States Minerals Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING HOT STRIP SOLUTION TO TRY TO THAW FROZEN HOSE.HOSE BLEW INSTEAD,SPRAYING STRIP SOLUTION(CAUSTIC) IN EYES AND FACE.

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