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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 19, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Aggregates USA LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tech. was torquing bolts with hyd. wrench when it became wedged. While he was trying to get the wrench head loose, the on/off switch stuck. When the wrench head came loose it cut middle finger on right hand.

February 23, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Couch Ready Mix USA Aggregates Division · Struck by flying object

Miner was grading haul road with d-6 cat. when backing up, a piece of 4" metal pipe caught in track, flipped up and struck side of cab, throwing sand and debris into left eye.

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