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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 7, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clearlake Lava · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTINT TOGGLE PLAE IN POSITION ON EAGLE JAW CRUSHER, 5/8 CABLE SLIP OFF HOIST EYE. DROPPING TOGGLE PLATE ON BELT.

January 24, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clearlake Lava · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BATTERY WITH 1 OTHER PERSON FROM P/UP TO GENERATOR VAN, HURT BACK TAKING BATTERY UP STEPS.

March 20, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clearlake Lava · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING WHEN GOT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT ARM.

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