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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 31, 1998 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Norton Crushing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IN SHAKER BETWEEN SCREENS WELDING, LAYING ON RT SIDE. FELT BURNING SENSATION IN OR UNDER RT SHOULDER BLADE, RESULTING IN PAIN IN RT SHOULDER AND NECK AT BASE OF SKULL.

October 30, 1998 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Norton Crushing Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WHILE WELDING, THE RIGHT EYE WAS EXPOSED TO ARC. EE HAD HOOD & SAFETY GLASSES ON. EYE IS RED & SENSITIVE, FEELS SCRATCHED.

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