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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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January 11, 1995 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Poe Asphalt Paving Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS USING WRENCH TO CLEAN DIRT AWAY FROM CONVEYOR ADJUSTMENT, WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND HE SMASHED HIS HAND ON CONVEYOR FRAME.

August 27, 1993 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Poe Asphalt Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING RIPER TOOTH OFF, HIT WITH HAMMER. PIECE OF METAL FROM TOOTH WENT IN LEFT LEG.

August 19, 1991 WA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Poe Asphalt Paving Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING BOLT ON CRAWLER TRACTOR AND LOWER BACK WENT INTO SPASM.

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