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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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December 8, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hamilton Western Construction Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE REPLACING LOADER BUCKET TOOTH, EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING TOOTH BACK INTO SHANK WITH A HAMMER, PIECE OF TOOTH BROKE OFF AND LODGED IN RIGHT UPPER CHEST.

November 28, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hamilton Western Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TRYING TO BREAL LOOSE A ROCK FEOM A FEDDER BIN AND 50' WHEEL CONVEYOR.

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