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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 27, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CAPA · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLEANING MATERIAL OFF THE SIDES OF THE FEEDER WITH A SHOVEL. AS HE DID THIS THE MATERIAL OF ONE SIDE CAME OFF CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL OFF THE FEEDER TO THE GROUND.

September 3, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CAPA · Struck by falling object

I NAME WAS PUTTING THE PLAT E ON TO ROCK CRUSHER WITH A HYDRAULIC JACK WHEN HE PUT PRESSURE ON THE JACK IT SLIPPED & FELL ON TO HIS LEFT FOOT

January 22, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CAPA · Struck by flying object

CHIPPING FLOOR OF TRUCK WITH HAMMER PC OF METAL FELW AND HIT HIS L EYE PUNCTURING IT

February 3, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CAPA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS USING SHIPING STEEL AND A HAMMER AND A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF FROM THE STEEL OR HAMMER AND PUNCTURED HIS RIGHT HAND.

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