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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 17, 2017 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laramie County Public Works · Struck against stationary object

Pulling the cord to start the pony engine for the crusher and the cord broke causing ee to slam elbow into the step rail causing a cut. EE went to health reach and received stitches. Employee elected to take a sick day the next day.

September 17, 2003 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laramie County Public Works · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING CHUTE BRAKET ASSEMBLY & SMASHED/JAMMED TWO FINGERS OF RIGHT HAND.

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