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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 25, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING MUD PUMP, USING WRENCH. WRENCH SLIPPED, FRACTURING MIDDLE FINGERTIP.

January 19, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING A HOSE TO ATTACH IT TO THE TRUCK TO PULL IT OUT OF THE WELL WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER (OVER-EXERTION).

October 4, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A 36" PIPE WRENCH BREAKING THE KELLYPIN LOSE FROM THE KELLY, THE PIPE WRENCH JAWS SLIPPED CAUSING THE PIPE WRENCH TO STRIKE EE'S RIGHT HAND

January 14, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING INSULATION OFF ELECTRICAL WIRE WITH UTILITY KNIFE. KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTIN TOP OF LEFT INDEX FINGER-REQUIRED 3 SUTURES

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