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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 5, 2013 - · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arenero Estrella Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The tool came out of place hitting the employee in the leg (shin) causing the injury.

February 5, 2013 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arenero Estrella Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The tool came out of place hitting the employee in the leg (knee)causing the injury.

May 9, 2008 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arenero Estrella Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE injured his hand with the end of the hammer while cleaning the return rollers of the converyor.

April 26, 2005 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arenero Estrella Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning roller of conveyor #1, he was using a hammer & accidentally hit his right hand.

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