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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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December 30, 2001 IL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marblehead Lime Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS TRYING TO UNPLUG AN ELEVATOR CHUTE WITH A 2" STEEL PIPE. WHEN HE PULLED BACK TO HIT THE CHUT, HIS RIGHT HAND STRUCK AGAINST AN OVERHEAD STRUCTURAL CROSS MEMBER, STRIKING HIS HAND BETWEE N CROSS MEMBER PIPE.

June 28, 2001 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marblehead Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE RAKING COATING EE SPRAIN UPPER BACK.

May 1, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marblehead Lime Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HEATING SPROCKET WHILE TWO OTHERS WERE HAMMERING IT. SPROCKET FELL LANDING ON HIS FEET.

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