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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 18, 2013 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ameron Hawaii · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on a driveshaft center support bearing race, EE tried to crack the race with a hammer & chisel. A small metal shard pierced through his rubber glove, causing a small laceration on left palm. On-site first aid administered. Weeks later EE felt a bump on his palm. On 5/10/13, EE sought medical attention, foreign body material removed. EE received sutures.

March 5, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
National Oilwell Varco, LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When a fitting came loose with a wrench over it, it overextended the employee's arm pulling and stretching his arm, ribs, elbow and back.

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