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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 3, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ames Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was replacing screens on a crusher plant. As he tightened a bolt with an impact wrench he got his finger on the end of the bolt. As ee spun the bolt with the impact wrench, the head caused a laceration to the end of his finger.

April 20, 2004 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Ames Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while replacing cutting edge on a 988 cat loader operator pushed bolt into place with his hand rattle gun spun the bolt cutting through glove and lacerating his hand.

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