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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 30, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Union Zinc Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WITH A 4 1/2" GRINDER AND A PARTICLE OF METAL FLEW INTO HIS EYE AND BECAME LODGED. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

July 19, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Union Zinc Inc · Struck by flying object

ELMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF STRUCTURAL STEEL AND APPARENTLY A SMALL PIECE OF THE STEEL WAS WIPED INTO HIS EYE WHILE WIPING AWAY SWEAT. EMLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

May 25, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator MACHINERY
Union Zinc Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE HAD A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTER HIS RIGHT EYE WHILE TRAMMING UP A DRIFT.

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