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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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September 23, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minproc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL CLEANING C6TTING EDGE ON BLADE IN PREP FOR REMOVING IT.HAND SCRAPER SLIPPED W/HIS RIGHT THUMB RECVING LACERATION COMING IN CONTACT WITH A BURR ON BLADE.

August 19, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minproc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES3BENDING DOWN TO MEASURE PIPE, LEFT KNEE STARTED TO GET STIFF.

August 4, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minproc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CU7TING TAPE OFF OF POWDER POLE WITH HIS KNIFE THE POLE TURNED AND CUT HIS LEFT THUMB W/KNIFE

July 7, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minproc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PATIENT STATES 6ENDING BOLTGS WITH A HAMMER MISSED BOLT & HIT HIMSELF IN THE LEFT KNEE

July 4, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minproc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

TWO MEN TORQUI3G DOWN OVERSIZE BOLTS WITH LARGE WRENCH 1 MAN LET GO OF HIS SIDE OF THE WRENCH, CAUSING THE FULL PRESSURE TO FALL ON I NAME.

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