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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 10, 1992 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Falling Springs Quarry Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STUCK HIS FINGER THRU GUARD OF RUNNING HEATER FAN IN TRUCK. ALL HE SAYS WHEN ASKED WHY IT HAPPENED IS THAT IT WAS A STUPID THING TO DO.

October 14, 1991 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Falling Springs Quarry Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS ON HIS BACK UNDER A TRUCK CUTTING THE DRIVESHAFT OFF WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SLAG FELL INTO HIS EAR.

January 4, 1989 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Casper Stolle Quarry & Contracting Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING FIREWOOD, LOG FELL TO GROUND AND BOUNCED UP AGAINST THIGH.

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