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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 12, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Angst Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DIGGING A HOLE WITH A PICK HE HIT HIS LEFT HAND ON THE EDGE OF THE HOLE.

February 14, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Angst Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING UNDER TRAILER, METAL SPLINTER IN R EYE

May 10, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Angst Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING THROUGH PIECE OF CONDUIT HACKSAW SLIPPED.I.NAME SLICED ABOUT 1" OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER IN KNUCKLE ON CONDUIT.

March 4, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Angst Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MAN WAS REMOVING BOLT FROM A PUMP. WHEN HE PULLED ON THE WRENCH HE FELT A SHARP PAIN FROM HIS SHOULDER DOWN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS BACK.

December 18, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Angst Inc · Struck against stationary object

CHANGING POWER STEERING HOSE WHEN HRENCH SLIPPED.CUT TIP OF MIDDLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND ON BRACE THAT HOLDS POWER STEERING UNIT.

October 20, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Angst Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING DEBREE FROM UNDER SCREENS NEAR CONE CRUSHER 2" DIAMETER ROCK FALL FROM CONE CRUSHER PLATFORM & STRUCK HIM ON UPPER BACK BETWEEN SHOULDER.

September 25, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Angst Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DISCONNECTING CHAIN FROM SPROCKET CHAIN WAS IN P STRIKING WORKER IN FACE.

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