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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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March 8, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER

Southern Silica Inc · Struck by flying object

THE WIND WAS GUSTING HARD & BLEW SAND IN TO THE RIGHT EYE OF THE EMPLOYEE.

February 14, 1983 MI · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER

Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by flying object

FOREIGN MATERIAL IN EYE.

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