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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 27, 2010 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Wyoming Construction Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was holding a 3' bar while I was trying to pound a small pin into the end of the roller for a conveyor, when I hit the pin a small piece of metal split off the pin into the corner of the EE's eye. Had to take him to the doctor to get it removed.

December 22, 2009 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Wyoming Const. Co. · Struck by flying object

EE was using a chain come-along and it broke causing it to come back and strike him in the head.

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