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Total incidents
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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November 18, 1993 WA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bethlehem Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING A DRAG LINE USING A LONG PUNCH TO DRIVE OUT WEDGE MISSED AND HIT LEFT THUMB WITH 3 LB HAMMER.

May 16, 1993 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bethlehem Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING A BELT WITH A RAZOR KNIFE & HE SLIPPED & CUT HIS THUMB. NO DEEP INJURY PER DOCTOR'S REPORT.

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