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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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June 1, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Construction Inc · Struck by flying object

PRYING ROCKS FROM CONVEYOR BELT WITH BAR AND HAMMER. PRY BAR SLIPPED BREAKING ROCK AND STEEL GETTING INTO LEFT EYE.

July 13, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Construction Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

SLEDGE HAMMER SLIPPED OUT OF RIGHT HAND HYPER EXTENDING LITTLE FINGER.

June 30, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING KNIFE TO CUT LOCKS ON BUCKET. KNIFE SLIPPED STABBING PALM OF RIGHT HAND.

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