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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 19, 1989 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ridgeway Mining Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE HIT BUCKET EDGE WITH HAMMER. METAL CHIP HIT HIM IN RIGHT LEG. DOCTOR DEAVENED AREA AROUND WOUND REMOVE CHIP.

April 14, 1989 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ridgeway Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING BUCKED TIP ON LOADER. HIT TIP WITH HAMMER METAL CHIP ENTERED HIS NECK.

April 14, 1989 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ridgeway Mining Company · Struck by flying object

EMPL HIT BUCKET TIP WITH HAMMER METAL CHIP WENT INTO L ARM DR DIDNT REMOVE CHIP GAVE TETNA SHOT AND PRESCRIPTION ANTIBOTICS

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