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273,193
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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January 13, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Simpson Materials Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Taking down chainfall on a ladder, the chainfall got hung up and released, then fell and mashed middle finger between chainfall and ladder rung.

March 14, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Simpson Materials Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRYING TO FREE A SEIZED MACHINE PART BAR SLIPPED STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE.

September 14, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Simpson Materials Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON TUBE SAND MACHINE CUTTING STRING--KNIFE SLIPPED--CUTTING HAND.

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