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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 22, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was scraping bar screens on top of process settling tank when he was stung by a bee on his face

April 5, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Inversand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING MACHINERY WHEN THE WIND INCREASED, THEREBY BLOWING SAND, OR OTHER DEBRIS INTO THE EYE.

October 16, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

IT IS ASSUMED THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE INSIDE OF A WASTE WATER TANK WITH A HIGH PRESSURE WASHER WHEN HE WAS POSSIBLY EXPOSED TO AN IRRITANT.

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