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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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June 14, 1989 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey MACHINERY

Metro Public Works Dept/Special Operations Div · Struck against a moving object

"I WAS BACKING THE DRILL OFF THE LOW BOY AND IT SLIPPED OFF THE SKIDS AND IT THREW ME OVER THE DRILL."

March 10, 1989 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Metro Public Works Dept/Special Operations Div · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I WAS PULLING THE LEVER ON THE CRUSHER TO LET THE STONE OUT OF THE BIN AND I STRAINED MY LOWER STOMACH.

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