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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 18, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Astro Quarries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING SURFACE DRILL, HE STOPPED, DISMOUNTED AND RAN TO SIGNAL DRIVER OF VEHICLE PULLING AIR COMPRESSOR. AFTER SIGNALING HE EITH TRIPPED OR FELL RUNNING BACK TO DRILL. AT FIRST THOUGHT SPRAINED ANKLE, BUT TURNED OUT TO BE BROKEN.

June 20, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Astro Quarries · Fall down stairs

EMPL WALKING DO4N STEPS FROM CRUSHER STEP GAVE WAY.HE FELL IRRITATING OLD INJURY FROM 5-15-87.

May 15, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Astro Quarries · Fall from machine

I.NAME CLIMBING3DOWN FROM CONVEYOR HOLDING ON TO CABLE.THE CABLE BROKE AND HE TWISTED HIMSELF.

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