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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 12, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nova Pressure Services · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING PRY BAR TO TURN MILL DRIVE FOR LUBRICATION. BAR SLIPPED OUT OF SOCKET ON COUPLING.

June 23, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nova Pressure Services · Struck by flying object

SADLER WAS SHOVELING SCRAP TRASH WHEN HE SLUNG A SHOVEL FULL OF JUNK WHICH BOUNCED OFF A TANK AND A PIECE OF WIRE HIT HIM IN THE EYE

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