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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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March 16, 1992 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Southern Silica Inc · Struck by falling object

I.NAME LOWERING TORCHES DOWN FROM SCREENS PLATFORM UNDERNEATH OF OTHER EMPL WORKING ON A CHUTE.A HAMMER HEAD FELL OFF A HAMMER HITTING I.NAME ON HEAD.THE HAMMER STRUCK I.NAME ON THE BACK OF TH E HEAD CAUSING A SMALL ABRASION.

July 19, 1983 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING OUT HEAD PULLEY ON STEEL TANK CONVEYOR-LIFTING WITH PRY BAR AND IT FELL AND PULLED SHOULDER OUT.

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