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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 3, 2002 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Ritchie Sand Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS GRINDING ON A LIFTING EYE WITH THE SHOP BENCH GRINDER. HE WAS WEARING A FACE SHIELD WITH HIS GLASSES ON. HE FELT A PIECE OF METAL BOUNCE INTO HIS EYE. HE FLUSHED IT BUT IT STILL BOTHERE D HIM. THE DR FOUND EYE IRRITATED BY NO DEBRIS STILL IN IT. EE RETURNED TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

July 15, 2002 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Ritchie Sand Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOWING WITH A TRACTOR. WHEN CLIMBING UP AND OVER A TOPSOIL PILE, HE DID NOT SEE A DUG OUT AREA BECAUSE OF THE TALL WEEDS AND HE WAS LOOKING BEHIND AT THE MOWER. THE TRACTOR FRONT END DROPPED OFF IN THE HOLE AND TIPPED THE TRACTOR OVER DOWN INSIDE.

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