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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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April 8, 2025 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a sign and got EE's hand caught between the sign and the ground.

June 14, 2021 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee adjusting and pulling a sample. The sampler slid off the blocks and landed on employee's right thumb. Cut right thumb, received four stitches.

April 27, 2020 ID · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting guard into place. Tweeked back. Ice the area and restrict movement and lifting.

November 7, 2016 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Construction Inc · Struck by flying object

Releasing pin that holds oxygen tank retainer pin came loose striking employee in mouth

May 7, 2016 ID · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Construction Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Releasing cam locks on hose connected to water pump. Steam released the hose burning left side of body.

September 3, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Construction Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Leaned over to close cab door on loader, pulled muscles around rib area.

July 30, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding on a roller on the feeder conveyor when he twisted his knee.

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