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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 14, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Nevada Paving · Struck against stationary object

While pushing a roller back into its bracket with force, roller in hand slipped hitting a piece of metal.

July 8, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Nevada Paving · Struck by falling object

While slimbing down a ladder a steel pole fell off the first deck and hit employee in the head.

October 5, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Nevada Paving · Struck against stationary object

WHILE PULLING PAD HE REACHED UP TO PULL A CHAIN THROUGH THE LOOP ON THE LOADER BUCKET, STRUCK RIGHT ELBOW ON BOLT ON THE TAIL PULLEY ADJUSTMENT BOLT.

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