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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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October 13, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lee Holsey Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME REMOVING3NUT FROM AXLE WITH WRENCH AND PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT ARM.

March 12, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lee Holsey Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS WORKING ON A PIT TRUCK REMOVING SOME ELECTRICAL TAPE FROM SOME WIRES THE KNIFE THAT HE WAS USING TO CUT THE TAPE SLIPPED AND CUT FOOTHE END OF HIS INDEX FINGER

February 19, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lee Holsey Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

I.NAME HELPING REPAIR DRAGLINE TRACK.PRY BAR SLIPPED AND TRACK FELL ON HIS HAND MASHING IT.FOREIGN BODY FOUND IN HAND AT DR OFFICE.CELLULITIS DIAGNOSED AND I.NAME ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL.

July 18, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lee Holsey Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS REPAIRING A PULLEY FOR A DRAGLINE HE WAS WORKING WITH A HAMMER AND PUNCH A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF OF THE PULLEY AND LODGED IN HIS LEFT FOREARM A FEW INCHES ABOVE HIS WRIST

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