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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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March 10, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on a planned brake pad replacement on 21002 Locomotive at the car shop. While using a hammer to remove a pin, the hammer slipped off the intended target and came into contact with employee's hand.

February 6, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee smashed their finger while installing rebar with a 4lb hammer. As the employee swung the hammer EE missed the rebar and EE's finger hit the side of the form board.

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