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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Cheetam Jon & O'Farrell Greg

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March 29, 1989 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Lakeridge Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A BROKEN SUPPORT SPRING.SPRINF SLIPPED OUT AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON CHIN.

June 14, 1988 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Lakeridge Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A HANDLE (BAR) OVER HIS HEAD THIS WAS HOOKED TO AN AIR RAM WHEN BAR WAS RELEASED EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON HIS HEAD

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