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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 25, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chandler Ready Mix · Struck by falling object

Employee and a coworker were splicing a conveyor belt at the washplant. When the belt clamp was removed it fell on employee's right index finger

February 5, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chandler Ready Mix Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATES THAT AFTER WORKING A SHIFT, THAT INCLUDED CHANGING TAKE-UP ROLLS, HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT. EE DID NOT NOTICE ANY SPECIFIC INCIDENT THAT CAUSED AN INJURY. HIS BACK DID NOT BEGIN TO HUR T UNTIL AFTER THE EE HAD BEEN HOME FOR SEVERAL HOURS.

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