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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 27, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted knee

March 5, 2018 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Fisher Sand & Gravel Co · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Strain to lower back.

August 30, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper OTHER
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent down to check cord. When attempting to stand employee could not fully extend leg or walk on leg.

August 30, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Was bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider - only being reported due to lost time. Was bitten on 8/30/09, did not go to doctor till 8/31/09, went back to doctor on 9/2/09 and that is when they requested time off.

February 2, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Fisher Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by flying object

Very windy day and a object flew into EE's eye, EE was wearing his safety glasses.

February 9, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS EXITING THE SCRAPER WHEN WIND CAGUTHT THE DOOR AND PINCHED EE S FINGER BETWEEN THE DOOR AND FRAME.

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