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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 15, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Products & Silica Company Inc · Struck by flying object

ONE EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING A BOLT ON TOP OF A TRAILER. THE BOLT FLEW OFF HITTING I.NAME IN THE EYE. HE WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND LOOKING UP.

February 13, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Products & Silica Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ANOTHER EMPL WAS HAMMERING WEDGE WHEN IT CAME OFF SCREEN & HIT EMPL IN HEAD. CONTUSION OF SCALP.

May 30, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Products & Silica Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAINTENCE MAN WAS USING AN ELECTRICIANS KNIFE TO CUT A CONVEYOR BELT IN HALF WHEN THE BLADE FOLDED OVER ON HIS FINGER RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

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