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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 5, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Texasgulf Chemicals Company · Struck by flying object

FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED INJ RT EYE WORKING IN PIT AREA DURING WINDY AND RAINY CONDITIONS.FOLLOWING DAY,COMPLAINED OF RIGHT EYE STILL BEING IRRITATED.1ST WENT TO SAFETY OFFICE,THEY COULD SEE PAR TICLE IN EYE UNDER MAGNIFICATION.SENT TO MED CENTER WHERE DR REMOVED IT AND SENT HIM BACK TO WORK.

June 28, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Texasgulf Chemicals Company · Struck by flying object

WELDING OUTSIDE DURING HOT WEZTHER WITH WIND BLOWING, FELT IRRITATION IN LEFT EYE AFTER HE LEFT WORK.

June 26, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand OTHER
Texasgulf Chemicals Company · Struck by flying object

WORKING ON SIDE BOOM WIND BLEW DIRT IN LEFT EYE

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