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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 26, 2021 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Letart Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While trying to remove bearing and housing from screening plant with sledgehammer a co-worker hit IE's left thumb which resulted in 14 stitches.

January 28, 2013 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Letart Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was cutting a 2" piece of rubber hose with a retractable razor knife. Upon completion of the cut, the knife, held in his right hand, slipped and stabbed him in the back of his left hand. There was a puncture wound about 1/2" in length and considerable swelling under the skin.

November 20, 2006 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Letart Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding steel stake and driving with sledge hammer and slipped and hit left hand.

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