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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 6, 1991 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Witco Corp-Inorganics Specialties Div · Struck by flying object

RUST FLAKES IN R EYE CAUSED BY WIND

June 10, 1990 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Witco Corp-Inorganics Specialties Div · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO RUN TO THE WEST SIDE OF THE MAINTENANCE SHOP TO FIX A TRUCK THAT HAD A STARTER STUCK IN THE ON POSITION,WHILE RUNNING,THE EMPLOYEE INJURED THE CARTILIAGE IN HIS RIGHT KNE E.

July 27, 1987 WA · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker OTHER
Witco Corp-Inorganics Specialties Div · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS DU4PING WASTE BAGS OF PRODUCT INTO A CRUDE TRUCK, WHEN HE WAS STUNG BY A BEE.

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