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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 22, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Braswell Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A WEDGE IN A HOIST CABLE AND A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE CHIN.

November 4, 1988 AR · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Braswell Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL PUTTING NEW HOIST CABLE ON DRAGLINE.EMPL HIT METAL WEDGE WITH HAMMER AN PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF & HIT EMPL IN LEFT TEMPLE.STITCHES.

October 27, 1988 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Braswell Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL HAMMERING CHAIN LINK TOGETHER AND PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF AND HIT EMPL IN LEFT HAND.

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