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Total incidents: 739,488
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Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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March 23, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY

Yancey Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING BRUSH FROM AROUND A POND ON THE COMPANY SITE IN THE ACTION OF MOVING THE CHAINSAW IN A RT TO LEFT ARC THE SAW BLADE STRUCK THE CALF OF HIS LEFT LEG CAUSING A THREE INCH P LUS CUT REQUIRING A TOTAL OF 18 SUTURES

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