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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 14, 2018 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a bucket elevator belt with a utility knife. EE had placed the belt in a vise to cut the belt, EE proceeded to cut the belt gabbing the top of the belt with EE's left hand and started cutting the belt when the knife went through the belt cutting EE's finger.

June 13, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to pry a brass bearing from a bearing housing.

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