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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 19, 1992 KS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Meiers Ready Mix Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PU TTING ARM BACK ON WINDSHIELD MOTOR WAS NOT QUITE GOING N SO HE FLIPPED SWITCH TO PLY ON WITH FINGER DID NOT GET IT SHUT OFF IN TIME

July 8, 1991 KS · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Meiers Ready Mix Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AUGER HIT PIPE. BROKE WELD THAT WAS HOLDING PIPE. PIPE SWUNG BACK AND HIT INJURED SIDEWAYS. STRUCK HEAD RIGHT OF LEFT SIDE AND LEFT EAR. CLOSED HEAD INJURY AND FACIAL LACERATIONS.

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