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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 27, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Polycor Virginia Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a safety knife to strip the plastic off the end of a wire and cut right leg just above the knee.

March 31, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Polycor Virginia Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a zip tie off of a rail using a box cutter. His left hand was holding the rail and right hand using the box cutter. His left hand slipped as he was cutting and was cut across left index finger.

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