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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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January 18, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Omnivest Resources L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS JACKING CASTABLE OUT OF ROTARY KILN WHEN A PIECE FELL FROM OVERHEAD STRIKING HIM ON HIS RIGHT SMALL FINGER RESULTING IN A LACERATION. EE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AND RECEIVED NINE STITCHES TO CLOSE LACERATION.

July 18, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator MACHINERY
Omnivest Resources L P · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS LOWERING A STEEL PLATE ON WINCH WHEN CABLE BROKE AND HIT EMP ACROSS HIS LEFT EYE.

May 20, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Omnivest Resources L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS KNEELED OVER DUST SCREW COVER WELDING NIPPLES ON THE SPRAYING SYSTEM. WHEN EE STOOD, HIS LEG TANGLED IN THE WELDING HOSE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE.

July 28, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Omnivest Resources L P · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CUTTING SCRAP METAL WITH A TORCH WHEN A PIECE OF METAL WAS BLOWN INTO HIS EYE.

March 31, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Omnivest Resources L P · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WELDING/PLACING REBAR ON X13 CONVEYOR WHEN HE RECEIVED SEVERE FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES.

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