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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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May 4, 1983 WY · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Minerals Exploration Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE HELPING TO LIFT TRASH CAN INTO BACK OF PICKUP HIS BACK POPPED AND WAS PAINFUL FROM HIS LOWER BACK DOWN INTO HIS LEGS

January 6, 1983 WY · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Minerals Exploration Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE WASHING OUT PIPE WITH A WATER HOSE THE HOSE BLEW OUT OF THE PIPE HITTING HIM IN THE MOUTH BREAKING TWO RIGHT TOP TEETH AND CUTTING HIS LIP RESULTING IN 4 STITCHES

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