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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 4, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on bolt and wrench slipped smashing left #4 finger.

March 11, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was carrying a 48 inch pipe wrench with his right hand and a 15# hammer on his left shoulder. EE started to bring down the hammer and lost control and the hammer fell onto his right hand that was holding the pipe wrench. EE's has a fracture metacarpal on his right hand. EE has been put on light duty and his next doctors appointment is in 10 days.

August 22, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Struck against stationary object

While using a pry bar to re-install the 1/2" cable on the dredge winch the pry bar slipped causing the EE to hit his left leg on the deck.

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