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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 29, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When disposable box cutter handle broke it cut through leather gloves & right hand.

January 3, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was disconnecting a rubber hose with a utility knife when he accidentally cut the top of his left hand.

April 20, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was striking kicker with hammer when metal dislodged from kicker, passed through his glove, then imbedded into his left hand.

July 6, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hemphill Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut right index finger with knife while retrieving falling board.

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