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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 7, 1998 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Gen Lime Group L P · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE HAD BEEN WEARING WORK BOOTS WITH SPLIT SEAMS ALLOWING LIME & DUST TO ENTER. HAD BEEN SUFFERING AND SEL-TREATING WHAT HE THOUGHT TO BE BLISTERS. HAD APPARENTLY EXISTED FOR 2-3 WEEKS. FINALLY UNABLE TO BEAR PAIN AND REPORTED/CONSULTED SUPERVISOR FOR HELP. SENT TO CO. DRS. FOR TREATMENT.

May 12, 1995 OH · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales OTHER
Gen Lime Group L P · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE SAT DOWN ON CHAIR AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE BACK OF THE LEFT LEG. SHE STOOD UP AND NOTICED A WASP ON HER SKIRT. SHE IMMEDIATELY SHOOK THE WASP OFF AND STEPPED ON IT.

July 28, 1994 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Gen Lime Group L P · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE ENTERED 3RD LEVEL PUMP SHANTY.WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PLUG IN THE SUMP PUMP A WASP STUNG HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK.THE AREA AROUND THE STING SWELLED IMMEDIATELY.

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