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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 30, 1992 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Century Limestone Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I.NAME TIGHTENING BEARING HOUSING ON THE JAW CRUSHER. PULLING ON A WRENCH,FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER. IT WAS COLD WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. SPRAIN/STRAIN THORACIC SPINE.

January 3, 1991 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Century Limestone Inc · Struck by flying object

HAMMERING PIECE OF METAL,PIECE CHIPPED OFF AND HIT LEG.

October 13, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Century Limestone Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE PLACING A BEARING DOWN WITH A HAMMER & PUNCH A PIECE FLEW OFF OF PUNCH & WAS LODGED IN UPPER RIGHT CHEST

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