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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 7, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoover Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee changing drive belts on feeder motor. Come-along holding motor broke which resulted in the motor base dropping on employee's hand lacerating EE's little finger and possibly injuring other fingers.

November 16, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoover Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stripping electrical wire with utility knife. Cut left hand with utility knife.

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