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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 14, 1987 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobb Rock Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HOLDING A3PORTA-POWER AGAINST HIS CHEST PULLING ON THE HANDLE HE NOTICED A PAIN IN HIS CHEST.

April 8, 1987 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobb Rock Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORKER WAS TAKI3G A WEAR PLATE FROM THE ROLL CRUSHER,WHILE LAYING IT DOWN ON THE CATWALK THE BOTTOM EDGE CAUGHT HIS LEFT WRIST.

March 24, 1987 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobb Rock Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOLDING 10'PIEC9 OF METAL WHILE MECHANICS CUT OTHER END,THE END DROPPED OFF CAUSING END HE WAS HOLDING TO TWIST AND STRAINED ELBOW.

September 27, 1986 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobb Rock Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING A CONVEYOR PULLEY AND EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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