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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 1, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Teck Washington Incorporated · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

A millwright's finger was pinched between a belt and sheave while rebuilding a pump. The pump was locked out and the pinch occurred when the employee manually turned the sheave wheel to thread the impeller. The end of the index finger was torn off and the tip of the finger was broken.

June 17, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Teck Washington Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a Blow Hose, it came loose. The Wire caught my left hand and cut it.

April 6, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Teck Washington Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While pushing the core tube into the drill rod on a up hole, the latch cut the palm of the helpers right hand, taking 1 stitch.

April 4, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Teck Washington Incorporated · Contact with hot objects or substances

Mechanic cutting on metal got a peice of slag in left eye

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