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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 3, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FTS International Services, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hit a bull pin with a hammer and cut his left pinky and ring fingers on a bearing race.

December 7, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FTS International Services LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using his pocket knife to cut and repair a hose, when the knife closed on his right index finger and cutting it.

July 26, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FTS International Services LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was shoveling out the hopper above #1 conveyor and struck his hand against the side of the metal hopper. Employee had a laceration on his right hand, middle finger that required medical treatment.

June 16, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FTS International Services LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a rubber hose with a utility knife when the safety lock on the knife released cutting the employees finger. The laceration required stitches.

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