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Total incidents
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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June 10, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
California Lightweight Pumice Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE SAID THAT THE WIND WAS BLOWING. HE ALLEDGED THAT THE WIND BLEW HIS HARD HAT FROM HIS HEAD. HE DI NOT REPLACE IT WHELE SHOVELING HE ALLEDGEDLY RAISED UP AND BUMPED HIS HEAD ON THE GRIZZLY.

June 20, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
California Lightweight Pumice Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING PRY BAR WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN BAR DID NOT SLIP

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