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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 27, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WELDING/TORCHING DISCHARGE CHUTE AND DEBRIS FLEW INTO LEFT EYE.

February 25, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE CUTTING METAL WITH CUTTING TORCH, SUSTAINED DEBRIS IN HIS LEFT EYE

February 17, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was using hand grinder and a piece of debris got in his right eye

August 4, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Deer Creek Rock Co · Struck by flying object

A LOOSE PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE CRUSHER LINER STRUCK EE IN THE JAW.

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