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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 20, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Cominco American Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

WIND BLEW PARTICLES OF DIRT AROUND SAFETY GLASSES. BEFORE DIRT WAS REMOVED IT SCRATCHED THE EYE.

July 20, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper OTHER
Cominco American Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL WAS LOADING BOBCAT ONTO FORKLIFT TO TRANSPORT TO SHOP FOR REPAIRS. GUSTS OF WIND BLEW FRAGMENTS INTO EYE. SENT IN FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION TO INSURE CONTAMENANTS WERE REMOVED.

July 6, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Cominco American Resources Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS ON LEACH PAD WORKING ON LEACH LINES. A GUST OF WIND BLEW CONTAMINENTS INTO LEFT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS GIVEN TO INSURE PROPER CARE.

May 18, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Cominco American Resources Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS PUMPING CEMENT TO UPPER SYLO WHEN WIND BLEW REAGENTS INTO LEFT EYE. SAFETY MEDICAL ATTENTION TO WASH EYE OUT.

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