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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 17, 1997 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Angell Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN TIGHTENING 1 1/2 NUT ON DRIVE MOTOR TAKE-UP, THE CRESCENT WRENCH BEING USED SLIPPED OFF AND THE HANDLE OF THE WRENCH STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE EYE.

April 29, 1996 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Angell Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS ATTEMPTING TO GREASE #1 SCREEN BEARING WITH A HAND GREASE GUN. THE EXTERNAL GREASE HOSE HAD BECOME UNSECURE. IT WAS HIT BY THE SCREEN COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT, RIPPING THE GREASE HOSE AND GREASE GUN FROM THE WORKER'S HAND RESULTING IN THE INJURY TO HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER.

November 28, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Angell Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS CHIPPING SLAG FROM WELD, WORKER WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. SMALL PIECE OF SLAG WENT UNDER SAFETY GLASSES AND ENTERED EYE.

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