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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 28, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B & B Excavating Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN LADDER FROM HIS TRUCKHE CAUGHT HIS WEDDING RING ON THE EAST RUNG OF THE LADDER AND CUT HIS FINGER.

July 19, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal loader head operator, roscoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B & B Excavating Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ATTEMPTING TO LIFT ROCK FROM JAW OF CRUSHER. DIDN'T HAVE PROPER POSITIONING. DID NOT USE SAFETY DEVICE FOR LIFTING. FELT PAIN IN BACK LATER THAT DAY.

July 13, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal coal strip operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B & B Excavating Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLOSING THE TAILGATE ON AN END DUMP TRUCK EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS FINGER IN THE TAILGATE.

May 11, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B & B Excavating Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING PIECES OF TIMBER. ONE HE DIDN'T THROW FAR ENOUGH BOUNCED BACK AND HIT HIS FOOT.

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