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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 7, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Corn Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELIGN MUD FROM THE TAIL PULLEY AT THE ARIZONA FEEDER. HE WENT OUT TO THROW SOME MATERIAL OUT TWISTED A LITTLE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN.

January 5, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Corn Construction Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ANTIFREEZING AIR LIENS ON EQUIPMENT, POURED TANNER GAS IN AIR VALVE AND OPENED VALVE WHICH ADDED AIR PRESSURE, RESULTING IN GAS BLOWING IN HIS EYE. THIS CAUSED HIM TO MISS TWO DA YS OF WORK.

September 26, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Corn Construction Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING A HEAVY FRAME, WAS NOT STANDING PROPERLYAND PULLED A MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

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