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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 25, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Eisenman Chemical Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME OPERATING AIRJACK HAMMER-90 LB AND WHEN LIFTING IT HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

June 11, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Eisenman Chemical Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING MAINTENANCE WITH AIR IMPACT TOOL. HOSE ON SAID IMPACT TOOL CAME LOOSE FROM FITTING AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ABOUT THE FACE AND RIGHT EYE.

February 3, 1984 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Eisenman Chemical Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS REMOVING PRODUCT FROM INSIDE OF 6" SUCTION LINE WHEN HIS FINGER WENT INTO UPPER AIRLOCK. SAFETY SWITCHES WERE OFF BUT AIRLOCK SAFETY SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED

October 17, 1983 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Eisenman Chemical Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

REBAGGER STARTED, EMPLOYEE REACHED THROUGH BELT GUARD, GRABBED BELT AND STARTED THE MOTOR. THUMB ON RIGHT HAND WAS PULLED AROUND DRIVE PULLEY.

June 17, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Eisenman Chemical Company · Struck by flying object

CUTTING AND GRINDING WITH TORCH.GOT METAL IN LEFT EYE.

February 13, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Eisenman Chemical Company · Struck by flying object

OPERATOR WAS CUTTING MILL PARTS WITH A TORCH HE WAS ALSO CLEANING THE METAL WITH A WIRE BRUSH OPERATOR GOT A SMALL PIECE OF METAL IN HIS EYE

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