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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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February 23, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Benito Supply · Over-exertion in lifting objects

L shoulder sternoclavicular sprain, R shoulder strain. Worker lifting tool above shoulder, sustained pinch nerve/strain/pain

February 18, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Benito Supply · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting an item, felt pain in groin area. Swelling 3 days later. Reported injury on 2/22/22.

August 17, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Benito Supply · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

while removing a gear box, left finger was pinched, causing a contusion, laceration, and fracture of proximal phalanx.

August 31, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Benito Supply · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

while moving a motor onto the motor plate, the plate slipped and pinched Miner's right hand, causing laceration and minor fracture

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