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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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October 9, 1989 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY

Superior Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD FINISHED WASHING GRAVEL BELT. HEARD A STRANGE NOISE, TURNED IN THAT DIRECTION, MUFFLER FELL OFF OF GENERATOR EXPOSING FAN THAT SLUNG A SMALL PIECE OF METAL IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

June 2, 1989 MS · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Superior Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED AND FELL, INSTALLING SCRENS ON SHKER RESULT RUPT. DISC BACK SURGERY

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