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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 15, 2016 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Boro Sand & Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing rust around the plate of the sand screw tub with grinder with 4" wire wheel attachment. Wheel caught the edge and kicked back.

June 24, 2011 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Boro Sand & Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Using a 1" airgun to remove a nut from the crushing dies on the crusher. When the nut came off the bolt, the airgun kicked back and caught right hand between it and a structural part of the crusher.

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