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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 10, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buildex Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WS PRYING A CHUNK OF SHALE OUT OF A CRUSHER. WHEN THE CHUNK BROKE LOOSE IT POPPED OUT HITTING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

February 24, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buildex Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS SWEEPING ON TOP OF SILO'S AND DUST BLE INTO HIS EYES.

November 9, 1995 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buildex Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEANING DRYED DIRT OUT OF DOZER TRACKS WITH A METAL BAR & PROPANE TORCH. A PIECE OF METAL IMBEDDED IN HIS LEFT EYE ABOVE THE PUPIL.

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