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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 4, 1992 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

ATTEMPTING TO WEDGE AWOODEN OBJEC TAGAINST MACHINE, FLEW BACK ON RIGHT KNUCKLES.

December 3, 1990 AL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

ATTEMPTING TO STRAIGHTEN BELT THAT HAD PARTIALLY TURNED IN V-PULLEY.

June 20, 1990 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

INSTALLING BLADE OF ROAD GRADER-BOLT HEAD WORN SHARP-WAS PRESSING IT INTO HOLE IN BLADE WHEN HELPER BEGAN TIGHTENING NUT WITH AIR WRENCH.

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