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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 2, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D H Holding Inc · Struck by falling object

USING PIPE WRENCH HANDS SLIPPED OFF FELL ON WRENCH CAUSING SORE RIBS.

August 28, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D H Holding Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING CHISEL IN REMOVAL OF EXHAUST PIPE. FRAGMENT OF CHISEL BROKE OFF END AND LODGED IN UPPER LEFT SIDE OF CHEST.

September 27, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D H Holding Inc · Struck by flying object

DRIVING PIN INTO TRACK,METAL FRAGMENT HIT EMPL IN FOREHEAD EMPL WEARING SAFETY GOGGLES.

October 20, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D H Holding Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING RUBBER BELTING WITH KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT RIGHT MIDDLE.REQ 5 STITCHES AT KNUCKLE.EMPL WAS WEARING GLOVES.

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