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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 12, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Coast Paving & Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING NEW LAGGING ON SHUT OFF CONVEYOR TO IMPACT CRUSHER. AS HE STRAIGHTENED UP TO GET OFF THE CONVEYOR HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

October 6, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Coast Paving & Rock · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING CAP OVER AIR POT (SPRING LOADED) TO CHANGE RUBBER DIAPHRAM ON 175 MICHIGAN LAODER, SPRING RELEASED CAP WHICH HURLED UP STRIKING EMPLOYEE ABOVE RIGHT EYE BROW. EMPLOYEE RQUIRED STITCHES TO GASH IN HEAD ABOVE RIGHT EYE.

June 12, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Coast Paving & Rock · Struck by flying object

WORKING ON HOT PLANT CLOSING LID ON CONV FINE SAND FROM OFF LID BLEW IN FACE AND EYE

October 17, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Coast Paving & Rock · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON CONE OF CRUSHER, CUT RIGHT THUMB ON PIECE OF METAL ON CRUSHER.

February 8, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Coast Paving & Rock · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS TAKING BRAKES OFF 980 LOADER TO CHANGE HE TOOK PLANITORY GEAR OFF & SET IT ON BENCH. PLANITORY GEAR SLIPPED OFF BENCH & ONTO EMPL'S LEFT FOOT. LEFT FOOT WAS BROKEN.

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