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Total incidents
739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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November 23, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Milpark · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING FROZEN MUD FROM A CHUTE WITH A PRY BAR WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN H IS LEFT SHOULDER

December 7, 1987 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Milpark · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG A COME A LONG TO LIFT OUT A JIG SCREEN WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 8, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Milpark · Struck by flying object

I.NAME WAS CUTT3NG PLATE METAL WITH TORCH HE STOPPED CUTTING TO REMOVE EXCESS SLAG WITH CHIPPING HAMMER A SMALL PIECE OF METAL WENT THROUGH THE SIDE OF SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO HIS EYE

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