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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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January 25, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faulks Bros. Construction · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee & co-worker were prying a piece of plate steel up into place under the cone, above the belt. The crowbar slipped and hit employee above the left eye causing the cut.

June 12, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faulks Bros. Construction · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING REPLACE A SCALPING SCREEN. HE WAS HOLDING IT UP FOR POSITIONING USING A 5'PRYBAR,THE SCREEN MOVED, PINCHING HIS FINGER.

October 12, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faulks Bros. Construction · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING SCREEN. CLAMP BAR UNDER TENSION HIT FINGER.

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