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Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 9, 1990 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harbison-Walker Refractories U S · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WALKING DOWN INCLINED CATWALK WAS ABOUT 20 LABS OF TOOLS-STEPPED DOWN AT END. 15" DROP AND HURT BACK. LOW BACK PAIN LUMBAR STRAIN. 2 RX FOR PAIN.

March 4, 1990 AL · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harbison-Walker Refractories U S · Fall from machine

CLEANING WINDSHIELD 966 LOADER SLIPPED FROM STEP FELL TO GROUND FRACTURE LEFT ARM.

February 26, 1990 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harbison-Walker Refractories U S · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN IINCLINED CATWALK WITH 20 POUNDS OF TOLLS. STEPPED DOWN AT END AND DROPPED AND HURT HIS BACK.

September 20, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harbison-Walker Refractories U S · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WALKING DOWN INCLINED CATWALK WIHT ABOUT 20 LBS OF TOOLS, STEPPED DOWN AT END. 15" DROP AND HURT BACK. LOW BACK PAIN LUMBAR STRAIN- 2 RX FOR PAIN.

November 6, 1985 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harbison-Walker Refractories U S · Fall from machine

EMP JUMPED DOWN FROM 1 LEVEL TO ANOTHER ABOUT 3\ HIGH, CAUSED MUSCLE SPASM TO LOWER BACK

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