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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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July 16, 1990 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fisher Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHIPPING A WELD SLAG HAD HELMET ON BUT GLASS WINDOW OPEN.

August 23, 1986 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fisher Industries · Struck by flying object

PIPE EXTENSION 8EPARATED FROM PORTA POWER TOOL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEG PORTA POWER TOOL SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION

May 21, 1986 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fisher Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING ALLEN WRE3CH & HAMMER TO TIGHTEN BOLT TO PROPER TORQUE-WRENCH CAME OUT OF BOLT WHEN HE STRUCK IT SMASHING HIS HAND AND FINGERS AGAINST SPIDER GEAR.

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