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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to Robert G Hughes

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October 12, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Southern Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON CRUSHER DOWN AND WRENCH SLIPPED AND MASHED THUMB BETWEEN MOTOR AND CRUSHER STAND HOUSING RT THUMB WAS BROKEN ON T IP

October 5, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Southern Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HIT FINGER ON A PROTRUDING PIECE OF METAL ON CHUTE LINER. CUT MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND. REQUIRED FIVE STITCHES.

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