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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 29, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mesa Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing flashing on a conveyor using a hammer and punch for bolt holes. EE hit his left hand with the hammer.

July 13, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mesa Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

While changing bucket teeth on loader, tooth fragment broke loose and went into left thigh.

May 12, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mesa Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting belt holes in belting, knife slipped and cut left thigh.

August 22, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mesa Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING GRIZZLY ON JAW FEEDER WITH A 8 LB HAMMER. THE HAMMER CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE UPPER BEAM SUPPORT AND STRUCK EE ON LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD.

July 28, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mesa Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE TIGHTENING DRILL BIT WITH SCREW DRIVERS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED AND CUT LITTLE FINGER ON DRILL BIT. REQUIRED C9 STITCHES TO CHOSE WOUND.

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