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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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October 18, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS HIT IN 4OUTH BY A 2" X 16' LONG I-BEAM. HE WAS GOING TO DUCK UNDER THIS BEAM, A TAC WELD HOLDING THE BEAM BROKE, IT DROPPED HIT HIM IN MOUTH

January 17, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

The N. C. Granite Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WHILE WORKING ON A WIRE SAW HE LEFT AN 8 4X4 STANDING ON END AND JEAN AGIANST A POST THIS FELL OVER AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.

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