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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 3, 1999 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meridian Beartrack Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE FELT DISCOMFORT WHILE PULLING PIPE ON LEACH PAD. DIAGNOSED WITH LEFT INGUINAL HERNIA. HERNIA REPAIRED OUTPATIENT. EE RETURNED TO WORK--NO LOST TIME--ALTHOUGH RETURNED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

October 13, 1998 ID · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meridian Beartrack Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOVING A PIPE RACK A PART OF THE RACK SWIVELED AND MASHED EE'S FINGER. RACK WAS BEING MOVED BY HAND WITH 2 PERSONS. FINGERTIP REQUIRED SUTURES.

February 11, 1997 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meridian Beartrack Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN EMP INCURRED A RUPTURED HERNIA WHILE PULLING A HOSE FROM A FUEL TRUCK.

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