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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 15, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Estech Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF THE BACK OF A TRUCK WHICH HAD A PIPE BUMPER. HIS BOOTS WERE MUDDY. WHEN HE STEPPED ONTO THE BUMPER, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL TO T HE GROUND.

May 21, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Estech Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER WHILE WELDING A PATCH ON THE SIDE OF AN ELEVATOR. THE LADDER BROKE AND FELL TO ONE SIDE. THE EMPLOYEE GRABBED OLD ONTO A PIPE TO KEEP HIMSELF FROM FALLING.

February 10, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Estech Inc · Fall from machine

EMP TWISTED LEFT KNEE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STEP OFF THE DRAGLINE

December 12, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Estech Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING UP LADDER ON RAIL CAR. HIS FOOT SLIPPED FROM THE STIRUP FORCING HIS BODY WEIGHT ON HIS RIGHT ARM.

May 26, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Estech Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS HELPING MAINTENENCE DEPT. WORTK ON GRADER WHEN HE SLIPPED & CUT RIGHT LEG ON PIECE OF METAL ON FRONT OF GRADER.

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