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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 12, 1999 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empire Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS USING A PRYBAR/TAMPER TO REMOVE ROCKS FROM PLUGGED "TUNNEL TRAP". FELT A STRAIN IN HIS NECK AND BACK WHICH PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED.

October 2, 1990 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empire Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL USING SPUD BAR DISLODGING LARGE ROCK FROM A TRAP WHEN FELT SNAP IN BACK.

July 11, 1988 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empire Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

TIGHTENING SCREEN BOLT,WRENCH SLIPPED OFF NUT AMND EMPL FELL BACKWARDS BETWEEN CATWALK GUARDRAIL ONTO ROCK PILE.

May 20, 1983 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empire Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING OFF A BELT WRENCH SLIPPED AND HE HIT HIMSELF IN THE EYE

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