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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 27, 1991 MS · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grant Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNDERNEATH DUMPTRUCK DOING REPAIR WORK. WHEN HE UNCOUPLED POWER TAKE OFF DRIVE SHAFT, IT FELL AND HIT HIM IN THE FOREHEAD AND NOSE REQUIRING STITCHES.

November 28, 1989 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grant Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS LIFTING AND PULLING WHILE WORKING ON A GRAVEL SCREENING UNIT.AWKWARD HANDLING OF GRAVEL SCREENS.STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK AREA.

November 19, 1989 MS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grant Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING AND TURNING METAL TROUGHS SO THAT HE COULD WELD THEM.WHILE LIFTING LOWER BACK AREA WAS STRAINED.

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