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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 7, 1993 AL · Metal/Non-Metal loader head operator, roscoe operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brewton Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE GREASE IN A GREASE GUN WAS JAMMED. HE REACHED IN THE GREASE GUN WITH HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER TO PULL OUT THE OLD TUBE AND CUT HIS FINGER ON THE GUN.

December 19, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brewton Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BRUISED FOOT-HUMAN ERROR-TRIED TO RELEASE A WINCH WITH HIS FOOT.

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