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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 29, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Detroit Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE RAKING GRATES,LIME ENTERED EYE AROUND HIS GOGGLES.

November 4, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Detroit Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SMASHED MIDDLE FINGER USING PRY BAR TO OPEN STEEL DOOR.

February 22, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PULLING ON A PIPE WRENCH WRENCH AND PIPE GAVE LOOSE STRIKING HIM ON THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD.

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