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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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October 29, 1996 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilltop Aggregate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTING DOZER TRACK WITH PRYBAR WHEN PRYBAR SLIPPED AND STRUCK SIDE OF FACE.

May 28, 1996 OH · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilltop Aggregate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS REMOVING CYLINDER FROM LOADER USING PRY BAR TO REMOVE FROM FRAME. BAR SLIPPED OUT UNDER PRESSURE STRIKING SIDE OF FOREHEAD BY EYE CUTTING SIDE OF EYE. NEEDED 3-4 STITCHES TO CLOSE CUT.

March 8, 1995 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilltop Aggregate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A NEW CONVEYOR BELT OFF A ROLL WITH A UTILITY KNIFE AND SLIPPED. THE RIGHT LEG WAS CUT ON THE THIGH TOWARDS THE TOP OF THE LEG. THE KNIFE CUT THE FAT PART OF THE LEG AND SOME MU SCLE. THREE STITCHES INTERNAL AND 5 STITCHES EXTERNAL.

August 10, 1988 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilltop Aggregate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CUTTING A PIECE OFF OF A CONVEYOR BELT WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED AND STAPPED RIGHT ARM.

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