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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 19, 1991 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sooner Sand Plant Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING WRENCH HANDLE TO RELOCATE THE BARDGE THE HANDLE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND SLAMMING THE HAND HE WAS USING TO SUPPORT HIMSELF

November 1, 1990 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sooner Sand Plant Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TURNING HAND WRENCH SPRAINED R SHOULDER

June 23, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sooner Sand Plant Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING HAND OPER5T ED WRENCH & FAILED TO ENGAGE ANTI REVERSE CAT CH TENSION ON WINCH LINE CAUSED WINCH DRUM & HANDLE TO REVERSE RAPIDLY WINCH CRANK HANDLE STRUCK EMPLOYEE

February 4, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sooner Sand Plant Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SWING LINE TENS3ONED UP SPINNING WINCH HANDLE CAME OFF STRIKING OPERATOR IN FACE LACERATION OF THE CHEEK REQUIRING 9 STICHES

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