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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 1, 1991 IA · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender MACHINERY
American Pelletizing Corp · Struck against a moving object

THEY WERE HAULING A ROLL OF BELT DOWN A STEEP HILL WITH THE FORKLIFT.THE HILL WAS SLICK FROM RAINING.THE FORKLIFT STARTED TO SLIDE CAUSING THE FORKLIFT TO TURN OVER ON ITS SIDE.THE MAN WEARING HIS SEAT BELT AND ONLY INJURED HIS KNEE.

February 22, 1991 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
American Pelletizing Corp · Struck by flying object

TIGHTENING BOLTS ON CAGES WITH IMPACT WRENCH WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW INTO HIS EYE.

February 11, 1990 IA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
American Pelletizing Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER GRINDING ON METAL, USED AIR HOSE AND FOREING OBJECT GOT IN LEFT EYE IRRITATING CORNEA. POSSIBLE MORE DAMAGE TO EYE.

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