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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 8, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Constructors Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A BELT UNDER THE CRUSHER CHUTE, HE ATTEMPTED TO CUT A HOLE IN THE BELT WITH HIS POCKET KNIFE. POCKET KNIFE FOLDED, CUTTING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

October 19, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Constructors Inc · Struck by flying object

BUSTING ROCKS WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER PIECE OF ROCK CHIPPED OFF & FLEW INTO RT EYE DID NOT LODGE IN EYE BUT DID CAUSE IRRITATION & A PRESCRIPTION FOR AN ANTIBOTIC WAS ISSUED BY PHYSICIAN

May 16, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Constructors Inc · Struck by flying object

STRUCK BEARING WITH HAMMER PC OF METAL FORM BEARING BROKE OFF AND ENTERD EM0P CHEST.

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