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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 7, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anchor Stone Company · Struck by flying object

Removing a come along chain under extreme tension. Either the hook slipped or failed and mechanism snapped back and hit the bridge of nose and between eyebrows requiring stitches

August 4, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anchor Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While jerking on come-a-long on wash plant, right elbow popped out.

November 7, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anchor Stone Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE HITTING ON CROW BAR WITH HAMMER, A PIECE OF METAL FLEW UP INTO RIGHT EYE.

November 5, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anchor Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING OUT WASH PLANT SCREEN TOWER, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HIT HIM IN THE BACK WITH A PIC AX.

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