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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 2, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Unimin Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING WRAPPER OFF OF A ROLL OF DUCT TAPE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HIS FINGER.

July 9, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Unimin Corporation · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING AIR PIPES TOGETHER THAT ARE COVERED WITH INSULATION NON ASBESTOS. HE BUMPED THE PIPES CAUSING THE INSULATION TO FALL. THIS STRUCK HIM AROUND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND CASCADED AROU ND THEM INTO HIS EYE.

May 4, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Unimin Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HEATING FEED PIPE WITH PIECE OF STEEL LOSS FOOTING STRIKING RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.

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