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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 14, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Transit Mixed Concrete Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS PLACING CLAMPS OVERHEAD IN #4 SHAKER & SAND FELL INTO EYES.

April 12, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Transit Mixed Concrete Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE HEAVY DUTY REPAIRSHOP LUBE STALL AND WAS TAKING THE LID OFF A PLASTIC OIL BUCKET WITH UTILITY KNIFE. THE UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FINGER.

January 31, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Transit Mixed Concrete Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HELPING A TIREMAN CHANGE WHEELS ON A 120 TOM HAUL TRUCK, HE MOVED A STEEL AND JACK STAND ADN THE STAND SLIPPED. WHEN IT SLIPPED, IT CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE STAND AND THE TIRE A ND LACERATED HIS FINGER.

October 21, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Transit Mixed Concrete Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL REMOVING B9OKEN STUD.THE WRENCH HE WAS USING BROKE AND HIT HIS GLASSES.IT WENT IN HIS EYE-GLASS.

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