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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 2, 1992 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Global Slate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNTHAWING WATER LINE AND WHILE TRYING TO GET THE LINE APART, THE AIR FROM COMPRESSOR TURNED ON BREAKING LINE IN HALF, THE LINE SWUNG AND HIT INJURED IN CHEST AND FACE AREA.

November 15, 1990 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Global Slate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEAVING ROCK AND THE CLEAVING CENTER POPPED OUT OF THE CREVICE AND HIT HIM IN THE FOREHEAD.

June 26, 1990 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Global Slate Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING UP RUBBISH WITH OEPRATED SHOVEL ADN A PIECE OF STONE KICKED BACK AND CAME THROUGH THE WINDOW AND CUT INJURED'S THUMB.

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