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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 28, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dresser Trap Rock Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Installing cylinder on crusher. Pinched finger where cylinder rod mounts to crusher. Skin was cut and wound was stitched.

October 21, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dresser Trap Rock Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic bent over to plug in an air hose and said his back went out. Lower back pain.

August 18, 2009 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dresser Trap Rock Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was removing an oxygen cylinder from a pick-up truck, to install on a torch cart in the maintenance shop. EE reported to his supervisor 1/2 hr later that he strained his back lifting the cylinder.

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