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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 15, 2000 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meridian · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE TRACKHOE WHEN THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON HIS ELBOW.

September 7, 2000 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meridian · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE LOWER 6X16 SCREENAT THE NORTH PLANT. HE DRAGGED HIS ARM ACROSS A SHARP POINT STICKING UP FROM THE SCREEN DECK. HECUT HIS RIGHT FOREARM AND NEEDED 26 SUTURES.

February 26, 2000 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meridian · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAINED LOWER BACK MOVING A STEEL PIN WEIGHING ABOUT 75 POUNDS FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER. THE PIN HAD OIL ON IT AND EE WAS HOLDING IT WITH BOTH HANDS AWAY FROM HIS BODY CAUSING LOWER BACK STR AIN.

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