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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 18, 2008 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
James W Glover Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While assisting repairs on crusher equipment, worker sustained injury to cheekbone below eye.

June 5, 2006 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
James W Glover Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning in the crusher area, worker strained his back while reaching with a hoe.

August 17, 2005 HI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
James W Glover Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE A WEDGED ROCK IN CRUSHING JAW, THE PRY BAR BECAME STUCK AND THEN SHOT OUT AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.

March 15, 2004 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jas. W Glover Ltd. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

SWINGING 10 LB. SLEDGE HAMMER TO POUND LIFT CYL. PIN, EE STRAINED A MUSCLE ON HIS NECK/SHOULDER.

March 11, 2004 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jas. W Glover Ltd. · Struck by flying object

While removing a track pin from an excavator, ee was hitting the pin with a sledge hammer. a metal chip flew off and cut ee s leg.

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