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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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November 15, 1984 SD · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Delano Granite Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I,NAME WAS BREAKING A ROCK WHEN THE WEDGE BROKE OUT AND HE GOT FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN BUSTER & ROCK. CUT LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.

March 14, 1984 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Delano Granite Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING BOLT WITH A WRENCH AND HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HE RECEIVED A TRANSVERSE FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT HAND.

August 3, 1983 SD · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Delano Granite Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INJURED WAS SWINGING A SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. INJURED WENT TO CHIROPRACTOR FOR TREATMENT TO RELAX MUSCLES AND RE-ALINE THE SPINE. ONE WEEK LIMITED DUTY STA RTING 9-16-83 THEN SHOULD HAVE NO LASTING PROBLEMS.

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