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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 18, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Missouri Portable Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING ON A BOULDER IN JAW CRUSHER WITH A 5 FT. PRY BAR. THE BOULDER PINCHED THE BAR, MAKING IT SWING AROUND, STRIKING HIM IN THE JAW.

May 12, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Missouri Portable Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS DRIVING A BEARING RACE FROM WHEEL DRUM WITH A PUNCH AND HAMMER. A CHIP BROKE OFF THE DRIVING FACE OF THE PUNCH, STRIKING HIM IN THE LEFT CHEEK, LODGING UNDER THE SKIN. WENT TO EMERGEN CY ROOM FOR REMOVAL. HAD 3 STITCHES AND TETANUS SHOT.

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