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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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November 7, 1983 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Freeport Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING 5C BAUER WITH CHAIN HOIST. WHILE SWAPING HOIST THE FAN FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SHIN

March 16, 1983 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Freeport Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS USING IRON BAR TO CLOSE DOOR ON HOPPER CAR BAR SLIPPED AND HIT EMP ON RT LEG

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