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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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October 19, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Texas Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHECKINGOIL FROM LOADER POKING HIS EYE WITH ROD ON HOOD

February 20, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Texas Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AND REMOVING ROCKS FROM PIPE WRECK WHERE TRAILERS CLUMP AND INJURED HIS BACK BENDING OVER.

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