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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 20, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Acme Rock · Struck against stationary object

LEFT HAD WAS CUT BY METAL PIECE STICKING OUT, WHEN HE WAS COMING DOWN A LADDER. DROVE HIMSELF TO THE COALINGA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EXAMINED BY MD, RECEIVED 8 STITCHES. LIMITED WORK WITH LE FT HAND FOR 6 DAYS.

October 17, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Acme Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOWN ON KNEES DOING CLEAN-UP, STOOD UPRIGHT KNEEPOPPED. AFTER GOING HOME KNEE BEGAN TO HURT. WENT TO HOSPITAL, TREATED & RELEASED. WENT TO DOCTOR 10/31/01 WHO RESTRICTED FROM WORK UNTIL SCHEDU LED MRI. EE WAS RELEASED FOR WORK 10/15 THROUGH 10/31. WORKED 10/24 THROUGH 10/26.

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