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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 23, 2010 MT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Mtls & Cons · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Crusher employee was pulling and coiling S/O electrical cord to store onto screen catwalk. Employee twisted while pulling and coiling the cord and felt a pop in his stomach

August 14, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Mtls & Cons · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing belt clamps and cut palm of right palm requiring 6 stitches.

August 9, 2004 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Mtls & Cons · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING SHAFT OUT OF PUMP TO REPLACE BEARINGS. WHILE PULLING SHAFT OUT, THE PUMP SLIPPED OFF JACK AND FELL, LANDING ON EE'S LEFT FOOT.

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