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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to Harold L Kauffman

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June 19, 1987 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY

Eckman Creek Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOSS OF STRENGT2 NOTED IN EMPL RIGHT HAND AFTER EXTENDED USE OF AIRTRAC ROCK DRILL.

November 7, 1983 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY

Eckman Creek Quarries · Struck by flying object

WHILE HELPING A WELDER IT APPEARS THAT SOME FLUX FLEW OUT AND BECAME LODGED IN HIS LEFT EYE. HE DID NOT REALIZE THIS UNTIL THAT NIGHT AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR THE FOLLOWING MORNING.

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