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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 26, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dravo-Soda Springs · Struck by flying object

EE WAS INSTALLING A HINGE ON A SHOVEL BUCKET. WHILE DRIVING PIN INTO PLACE A PIECE BROKE OFF OF SLEDGE HAMMER FACE & STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH, CUTTING LOWER LIP & BREAKING OFF ONE TOOTH.

May 15, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dravo-Soda Springs · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLIJNG ON WRENCH, IT SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE TOOTH.

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