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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 6, 1995 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O'Donnell Sand & Gravel · Struck by falling object

UNEVEN GRADE CONTRIBUTED TO A MANHOLE COVER FALLING OVER INTO THE EMPLOYEE LEG RESULTING IN A SLIGHT FRACTURE.

January 5, 1994 MA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O'Donnell Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED, I BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A FLASH LIGHT. I STOOD UP & TORE MY KNEE. THIS INJURY REQUIREDSURGERY & REHAB ON GOING AT THIS TIME.

August 20, 1990 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O'Donnell Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WENT TO START GENERATOR ON THE CRUSHING PLANT. HIS FOOT WAS BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES AND WHEN HE MOVED HE FELT SOMETHING TEAR IN HIS KNEE AREA.

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