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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 18, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lost Dutchman Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING UNDER A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT DROPPED HAMMER ON FACE CHIPPING TOOTH

October 29, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lost Dutchman Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE WAS CHANGING SCREENS BREAKING SOME NUTS LOOSE PUTTING A LOT OF PRESSURE ON IT AND FELT SOMETHING SNAP MAY HAVE HIT SELF WITH RACKET.

April 6, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lost Dutchman Construction Inc · Fall onto or against objects

UNBOLTING 5TH WHEEL TO PULL REAR DIFFERENTIAL.HE WAS BETWEEN FRAME RAILS AND WENT TO GET OUT.SLIPPED AND FELL BACK DOWN OVER FRAME AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

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