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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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February 1, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED EMPLOYEE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE TRYING TO DRIVE A PIN FROM A CATWALK WITH A DRIVE BAR AND A DOUBLEJACK HAMMER. INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING BAR WHILE OTHER EMPLOYEE HIT IT WITH TH E HAMMER. EMPLOYEE WITH HAMMER MISSED BAR AND STRUCK INJURED EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE RESULTING IN A BRUISE TO THE EYE AND FACE.

July 11, 1983 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texasgulf Metals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING TIRE ON PICK UP USING HANDIMAN JACK WHILE LOWERING VEHICLE WITH JACK HANDLE FLIPPED UP AND STRUCK RIGHT SIDE OF FACE. BOTH LIPS WERE CUT REQUIRING 42 STITCHES.

January 4, 1983 CO · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texasgulf Metals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS INSTALLING V BELT ON CONVEYOR DRIVE USING A PRY BAR BAR SLIPPED OFF SHEAVE WHEEL WITH OTHER END STRIKING EMP IN FACE LACERATION REQUIRED 6 STITCHES

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