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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 29, 1995 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Rock Products Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS INSPECTING THE SPROCKET ASSEMBLY TO ASSESS ANY DAMAGE FROM THE CHAIN BREAKING. VICTIM WAS LYING ON HIS BACK LOOKING UP. SPROCKET ASSEMBLY WAS PROPPED UP IN ITS GUIDE BY A PIECE OF META L (UNKNOWN ORIGIN). VICTIM MOVED PIECE OF METAL AND SPROCKET ASSEMBLY MOVED DOWN FALLING ON VICTIMS LOWER FACE, FRACTURING FACIAL BONES AND BRUISING NECK.

July 28, 1992 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

54736YEE WAS STACKING BAGS FOR BAGGER.

November 7, 1989 KY · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Rock Products Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING STAIRS, HE BUMPED RIGHT ELBOW ON HAND RAIL, BRUISING HIS ELBOW.

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