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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 11, 1997 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Kitsap Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PRYING ROCKS LOOSE WITH CROWBAR A ROCK HITTHE CROWBAR & THE BAR BOUNCED &HIT EE

February 20, 1991 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Kitsap Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HOLDING A WRENCH TIGHTLY WHEN WRENCH SLIPPED AND THE WRENCH SMASHED HIS POINTER FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

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