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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 4, 1996 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Victory Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON COME A LONG HANDLE. PULLED TOO HARD AND STRAINED GROIN. LOST TIME AND RESTRICTED DUTY WILL APPLY TO THIS CLAIM.

January 21, 1988 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Victory Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS TIGHTENING CABLE WITH WINCH WHEN WINCH HANDLE STRUCK HIM IN THE LOWER LEFT LEG

July 17, 1985 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Victory Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING A CONVEYOR BELT WITH A UTILITY KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING THE L LEG SEVERAL INCHES ABOVE THE KNEE. 12 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED

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