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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 27, 2017 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gleason Clay Company LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was punching out a hopper, that had stopped up, with a rod and felt discomfort in their right hand.

August 8, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gleason Clay Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was tightening a pulley on an electric motor when his hand slipped off, cutting the middle finger on his right hand.

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