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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 8, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chambco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WRENCHING ON OIL PLUG WRENCH SLIPPED & HE WENT FORWARD & VALVE STUCK HIM IN EYE

May 30, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chambco Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS TAKING A WEDGE OUT OF CABLE ON DRAGLINE. A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW OFF HAMMER AND WENT IN HIS HAND.

March 9, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chambco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS AND RATCHET SLIPPED AND SMASHED FINGER AGAINST METAL.

August 2, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chambco Inc · Struck by flying object

TWO EMPLOYEES WERE ASSEMBLING A BEARING ON A SHAFT. THEY WERE TAPPING IT ON WITH A HAMMER AND PUNCH AND A PIECE OF THE PUNCH FLEW OFF AND ENTERED THE ARM OF THE SUPT WHO WAS 10-12' AWAY FROM T HEM.

July 17, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chambco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING BOLT8 WITH A WRENCH

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