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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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March 30, 2022 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Installing a hydraulic hose in the D6R cab tech needed to tighten the hose further. EE bent, scooted further down. One wrench in right hand and one in the left. EE pushed down on the left wrench while holding up on the right hand. Tech stood up felt a tight cramp above belly button. EE thought pulled abdominal muscle. Later saw bulge under belly button.

May 9, 2016 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hoisting pump with a chain jack when the eye bolt broke, jerking EE's right arm.

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