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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 18, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING MUD CHUNK OFF BELT ON HPPER AND CAUGHT LEFT HAND ON HOPPER

June 5, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TASKS PERFORMED B Y EMPLOYEE AGGREVATED CONDITION. TIME OR DATE OF OCCURRANCE UNKNOWN

February 26, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING MUC CLODS FROM FEEDER BELT FELT PAIN IN BACK

September 11, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

AS EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE FEEDER TO THE CRUSHER HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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