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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 21, 1996 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Asphalt Contractors Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS LOADING OFF ROAD DUMP TRUCK WITH A TRACK HOE WHEN A CLAY BALL FLEW BAKC INTO HIS FACE HITTING HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

September 25, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Asphalt Contractors Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH WHEN A SPARK LANDED ON HIS BOOT AND BURNT A HOLE IN HIS BOOT. EMPLOYEE WAS BURNT ON HIS FOOT AS A RESULT.

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