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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 5, 1988 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Century Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS TAPING THE HANDLE OF A BALL PEEN HAMMER WITH DUCT TAPE. THE TAPE BROKE, CAUSING THE HAMMER TO SLIP & HIT HIS UPPER LIP. (SUTURES REQUIRED).

November 21, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Century Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING ABC. BROUGHT SHOVEL BACK HITTING A PIECE OF METAL PINCHING THE TIP OF FINGER FINGERTIP CUT OFF.

September 2, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Century Materials Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAINED BACK WHILE SHOVELING

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