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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 26, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Beckham Brothers Ready Mix · Struck by flying object

WHILE USING GRI3DER INSIDE OF BATCH DRUM AND WEARING A WELDING HOOD, A PIECE OF SLAG UNDER HIS HOOD AND INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

November 13, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Beckham Brothers Ready Mix · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CUTTING B2LTS ON CONVEYOR WITH CUTTING TORCH,FIRE SHOT UP LANDING AND PIECE OF SLAG FELL INTO WELDERS RIGHT EAR.HIS RIGHT EAR WAS BURNED.

February 24, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Beckham Brothers Ready Mix · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 WELDING ON A DOZER WITH A WELDING HOOD ON. A PIECE OF SLAG GET UNDER HIS HELMET AND HIS GLASSES AND BURNED HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS SEEN AT THE HOSPITAL AND RELEASED FOR FULL DUT Y THE NEXT DAY.3

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