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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 14, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Presque Isle Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling 1/2" overlay screen up the screen to the position it. He was using the screen puller tool. Strain to back. He reported it the day it happened but did not seek medical attention until 10/21.

January 12, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Presque Isle Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HIT HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER WHEN HE WAS CHANGING A FEED CHAIN LINK ON A BLAST HOLE DRILL.

December 19, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Presque Isle Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS HANGING COME-ALONG AND STEPPED ON COUNTERWEIGHT WHICH HAD MUD ON IT. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF & HE LANDED ON HIS KNEE ON THE EDGE OF THE COUNTERWEIGHT.

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