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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 25, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stevens Creek Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was closing exit gate to mine and pulled muscle when lifted the gate. Stanchion Post.

December 19, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stevens Creek Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The dispenser on the lime silo @ the long belt was malfunctioning due to clumps in the mix. While attempting to adjust & shut down the dispenser a gust of wind blew lime dust into the employees eyes. When he attempted to rub it our with his hand he hurt then got dirt in his eye.

October 6, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stevens Creek Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While putting together a crusher, finger was in wrong place while tightening down crusher. EE should have been more aware of his fingers.

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