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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 9, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lamb Construction Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE JAW CRUSHER AND A ROCK FELL OVER THE SAFETY BEAM AND STRUCK HIS LEG.

April 8, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Lamb Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERA TING A GRINDER GRINDER HIT METAL CHUNK CUTTING EMPLOYEES WRIST

September 12, 1989 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lamb Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS PRYING ROCK LOOSE THAT HAD BECOME LOADGED IN JAW CRUSHER WHEN JAW CRUSHER GRABBED BAR AND CAUSED BAR TO STRIKE VICTIM ON RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD.

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