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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 19, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dann & Wendt Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A NUT WITH A WRENCH WHICH CAUSED SORENESS IN SHOULDER. HE THOUGHT IT WOULD GET BETTER IN A WEEK OR SO, BUT FINALLY DECIDED TO SEE A PHYSICIAN.

January 6, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dann & Wendt Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS TRYING TO PUT A NEW HANDLE IN A HAMMER. HE PUT THE HAMMER HEAD IN THE VISE. HE TOOK A CHISEL AND TRIED TO DRIVE THE WOODEN HANDLE OUT, WOULDN'T MOVE. HE HIT IT HARDER WITH BOTH HANDS. T HE FLAT END OF THE CHISEL FLEW UP AND HIT HIM INTHE NOSE AND EYE LID.

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