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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 9, 2007 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Canarico Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Allegedly, while employee was tighting a nut in an equipment tire's rim, the wrench left his hand and struck the employee's left eye. The employee received first aid including six stitches.

August 21, 2006 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Canarico Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing a hydraulic hose from an excavator. After hose was removed, the employee's hand continued to travel because of the force exerted to remove the hose, hitting the excavator boom's pin.

July 11, 2005 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Canarico Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was using a hammer & a bar to remove the pins off the bucket of an excavator, he felt pain on his right elbow.

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