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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 21, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Connie H Danley Construction Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR AN OVERSIZED ROCK FROM THE CONE. HE STRUCK THE ROCK WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER AND A CHIP FLEW OFF AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LIP.

November 7, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Connie H Danley Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS DIGGING 5 ROCK OUT OF A CRUSHER FEEDER WITH A DIGGING BAR & SMASHED HIS FINGER

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