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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 29, 1990 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wimme Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

CUT ON RIGHT ANKLE BY FLYING STONE CHIP WHEN USING SLEDGE HAMMER.WENT TO DR OFFICE AND GOT 5 STITCHES.

January 16, 1985 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Wimme Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

I NAME PICKED UP A MAUL HAMMER IN RT HAND AND SWUNG THE HAMMER LIGHTLY TO HIT A BOLT AND HIS BACK WENT OUT

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