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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 17, 1999 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Detroit Salt Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WELDING OVERHEAD, SPLATTERED HOT METAL ENTERING HIS HOOD AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE'S SAFETY GLASSES AND HIS LT EYE.

July 13, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Detroit Salt Co LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

OVERHEAD WELDING AND SPARK OR SLAG FELL INTO EE EAR.

May 27, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Detroit Salt Co LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING A TORCH AND A PIECE OF RUST GOT IN BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES SCRATCHING HIS EYEBALL.

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