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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 29, 1997 VT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L F Carter Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHEN CHANGING THE DRILL STEEL HE FELT PAIN IN CHEST BUT CONTINUED TO WORK AFTER RESTING 5-10 MINS 11 AM. RESCUE WAS CALLED APPROX 1 PM PAIN INCHEST WORSENED. EMERG ROOM DR SAID EMP SHOULD NOT WORK FOR 24 HRS. STRAINED MUSCLE.

August 13, 1996 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L F Carter Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAINED UPPER BACK GETTING OUT OF EUCLID ROCK TRUCK.

September 23, 1994 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L F Carter Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE DISCONNECTING CABLES FROM THE BATTERY, A SMALL PIECE OF THE CORROSIVE ACID WENT INTO HIS EYE CAUSIGN A CORNEAL ABRASION WITH ACID IRRITATION.

February 25, 1984 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L F Carter Inc · Struck against stationary object

CUT FINGER WHILE REACHING UP TO GET INTO LOADER.

October 21, 1983 VT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L F Carter Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE GETTING INTO THE LOADER HE HIT THE LOADER DOOR WITH HIS HAND AND BROKE IT

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