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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 25, 2001 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)

THE E WAS REMOVING A BOTTOM CLAMP RING FROM A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WITH A RATCHET. THE RATCHET SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH, CAUSING A FRACTURE TO HIS TWO FRONT TEETH.

September 7, 2000 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)

WHILE HAMMERING BOLTS DOWN ON STEDMAN A PIECE OF METAL BROKE FREE EMBEDDING ITSELF IN LEFT HAND BETWEEN FORFINGER AND MIDDLE FINGER.

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