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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 21, 1993 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Echo Bay Alaska Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT SMALL FINGER ON LEFT HAND WHILE STRIPPING COATING FROM PHONE WIRE.

October 4, 1992 AK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Echo Bay Alaska Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPER WAS TIGHTENING BOLT ON ROD STEM. WRENCH HIT ROTATING LEVER WHILE HOOKED TO ROD STEM. WRENCH HIT HELPER ON LEFT SIDE OF FACE.

November 22, 1989 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Echo Bay Alaska Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAINED BACK WHILE DOING MECHANICAL WORK ON DRILL JUMBO.

October 19, 1989 AK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Echo Bay Alaska Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING PROCESS OF SHARPENING BITS; GOT SMALL PIECE OF METAL IN EYE. LATER GOT ANFO IN EYE AND RUBBED EYE CAUSING METAL TO BECOME LODGED IN EYE BALL.

September 24, 1988 AK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Echo Bay Alaska Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HOISTING ONE TON SAMPLES FROM FLAT CAR TO HAULAGE TRUCK STRAINED BACK OPERATING CHAIN FALL

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