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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 21, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mineral Park Decorative Rock · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker had partially removed gear for realignment. The counter weight spun gear once free of key. The separated gears partially crushed three fingers on left hand.

January 19, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mineral Park Decorative Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee (Office Manager) picked up a box and bottom fell out, she tried to catch it and strained her back.

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