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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 31, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Young County Sand & Gravel Limited · Struck by flying object

DIESEL TANK ON HILL, REFUELING SERVICE TRUCK TANK, HE FAILED TO RELEASE PRESSURE ON TANK BEFORE REMOVING CAP. FUEL CAP HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH, BUSTING LIP & KNOCKING OUT SOME TEETH.

October 9, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Young County Sand & Gravel Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING UP SAFETY SIGN FOR MSHA. WAS PUSHING ON SIGN POST WHEN KNEE DISLOCATED.

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