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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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October 31, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Burnett Construction Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SWINGING A SLEDGE HAMMER POUNDING 11/2IN BOLTS TO SECURE THE LINER ON THE CRUSHER WHEN HE EXPERIENCED EXTREME BACK PAIN

November 10, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Construction Leasing Investment Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE CUTTIN1 PLASTIC WITH STANLY KNIFE,KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING LEFT LEG-LACERATION REQUIRED STITCHES.

June 2, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Colorado Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CH5NGING A SPROCKET ON DOZER AND HIT IT WITH A HAMMER AND A CHIP FLEW OFF STRICKING THIGH OF EMPLOYEE.

October 14, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Colorado Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE POKING MATERIAL DOWN SIDE OF HOPPER WIRTH STEEL BAR. COMPLAINED TO DOCTOR AFTER LEAVING COLO. SAND PREMISES, OF BURNING SENSATION & NUMBNESS IN BOTH HANDS. EMPLOYEE PERFORMING THIS D DUTY FOR FIVE WEEKS PREVIOUS WITH NO COMPLAINT REGARDING BURNING AND/OR NUMBNESS.

August 16, 1983 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Colorado Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

AS EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A BEARING, SMALL SPECK OF METAL GOT INTO EYE. (R)

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