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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 23, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cogema Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF HOSE OFF A WELLHEAD WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS ARM. THE CUT WAS ABOUT 1" LONG AND DEEP ENOUGH TO REQUIRE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR STITCHES.

April 5, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cogema Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING ON BOTH KNEES ATTEMPTING TO TIGHTEN SOME BOLTS ON AN RO AND CAP. WHEN HE STRETCHED TO REACH THE FURTHEST MOST BOLT HE FELT A MINOR DISCOMFORT TO HIS LEFT GROIN AREA. HE H AD DIFFICULTY WALKING. WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DOCTOR AS A LEFT INGUINAL STRAIN.

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