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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 9, 1991 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Benchmark New York Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE ADJUSTING THE SWING CLUTCH OF THE DRAGLINE, HE FELT A PAIN IN THE ABDOMEN. HE WAS IN A SITTING POSITION WITH FOOT BRACED AGAINST THE MACHINE PULLING ON THE WRENCH.

February 8, 1991 NY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Benchmark New York Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USTRAIGHTENING FLITES ON SAND SCREW WITH HAMMERS GLANCING BLOW STRUCK ELFT THUMB CRACKED BONE & SEVERE SWELLING.

October 26, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Benchmark New York Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENTING NUT ON MOTOR FOR SCRUBBER BELTS WHEN HIS WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE NUT. THE WRENCH HIT HIM IN THE FACE, MAKING A CUT BETWEEN HIS EYE AND TEMPLE ON HIS RIGHT SIDE. HE RE CEIVED 4 STITCHES AND A TETANUS SHOT.

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