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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 7, 1985 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Milpark Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS TRYING TO EXPAND A CLEVIS BY USING THE HOOK OFF OF ELECTRIC HOIST AND A BRACKET WELDED TO THE WALL BEAM TWO FINGERS WERE CAUGHT IN BETWEEN APERTURE IN BRACKET AND THE CLEVIS WHICH WAS HOOKED TO THE HOIST

February 12, 1985 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Milpark Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNPLUGGING MILL FEEDER WITH A TEE ROD WHEN IT SLIPPED ON THROUGH HITTING HIS FINGER ON A BOLT CAUSING A LACERATION ON HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER REQUIRING SUTURES.

February 3, 1983 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Milpark Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING A PIECE OF STEEL FROM THE SHOP STORAGE AREA. WHILE HE WAS INSTALLING A CLAMP ON A SHEET OF STEEL, THE STEEL TIPPED & PINNED HIS LEGS BETWEEN THE STEEL & FLOOR.

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