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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 27, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Flash burns (welding)

FLASH BURN TO EYES FROM WELDING RAYS. EE GOT UP TO COME TO WORK ON 9-28-94 AND HAD TROUBLE SEEING.

September 9, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE DAMAGED PIN FROM EARTH MOVER. GREASE FITTING BLEW UP FROM HEAT. DRIVING A PIECE OF STEEL INTO FINGER.

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