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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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December 30, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Min-Ad Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A BAR TO TRY AND CLOSE THE #2GATE ON THE RAIL CAR FEED WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED HITTING EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT WRIST.

June 7, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Min-Ad Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HAMMERING ON LOCK NUT. NOTE: EE CAME TO WORK ON HIS OWN ACCORD ON 6-8-96, AND WORKED FOR 2 HOURS.

July 17, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Min-Ad Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING TRUCK W/BULK BAGS USING PIPE 2" ON FORKS STRAP BROKE RETEASING PIPE. HITTING MAN ON RT SHOULDER ON UPPER ARM.

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