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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 29, 1988 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Taylor Brothers Sand Co. Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OUT OF CRUSHER ONTO CONVEYOR BELT, BOUNCED OFF & HIT LEFT LEG.

July 20, 1987 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Taylor Brothers Sand Co. Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AT7EMPTING TO CHECK CRUSHER. HAD TURNED MOTOR OFF. BELT CAUGHT HIS PANTS LEG WHILE PULLEY WAS STILL ROLLING. LEFT LEG WAS BROKEN.

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