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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 17, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Homestead Minerals Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL REPAIRING A TRUCK TIRE.WHILE USING HAMMER & WEDGES TO SEPARATE WHEEL RING,THE HEAD OF HAMMER FLEW OFF THE HANDLE AND HIT MIDDLE FINGER WHICH WAS ON THE EDGE OF WHEEL RESULTING IN AN IMPAC T CRUSHING INJURY.THIS IMPACT FRACTURED MIDDLE FINGER LEFT HAND IT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

December 10, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Homestead Minerals Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING WORN LOADER BUCKE TOOTH WITH NEW ONE. HE HIT HIS RIGHT HAND WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN DRIVING THE RETAINING BOLT OUT WITH A CHISEL

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