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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to James P Sandoval

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January 11, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Blue Star Ready Mix Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN MATERIAL SHUTE WITH METAL BAR & STRAINED BACK IN PROCESS.

May 17, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Blue Star Ready Mix Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS PRYING ROCK WEDGED IN TAIL PULLY WITH A BAR. THE BAR SLIPPED AND HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND I BEAM.

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