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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 6, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Aggregates Glsc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING A DRY BELT WITH A RAZOR KNIFE, HE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE BELT, FINISHING THE CUT & STOPPED IN HIS LEFT HAND WHICH WAS RESTING ON THE BELT 10" - 12" FROM THE END OF THE CUT.

August 17, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Aggregates Glsc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING FEED CONVEYOR BELT, KNIFE CUT THROUGH END OF BELT VERY QUICKLY AND WENT INTO RIGHT THIGH.

October 5, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Aggregates Glsc Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE TOOK SPUD BAR AND WAS TRYING TO CLEAN MUD OFF OF SNUBBER PULLEY.

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