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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 9, 1993 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Aimcor Olivine · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON A LARGE WRENCH WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOW BACK/HIP AREA.

April 30, 1990 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Aimcor Olivine · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING MAINT ENANCE PERSONNEL WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF A VIBRATING SCREEN DECK MOTOR MOTOR WAS SECURED TO A CHAIN HOIST ABOVE THE SCREEN DECK FOR POSITIONING CHAIN ON THE HOISTA BROKE ALLOWING THE MOTOR TO FALL STRIKING THE SCREEN DECK MOTOR SLID FROM SCREEN DECK & STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT LEG

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