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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 12, 2020 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
DeAtley Crushing Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE became unresponsive while operating the 982 loader. Called 911 we went to hospital and was found to have had a brain aneurysm.

November 14, 2018 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
DeAtley Crushing Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 11/14/18, Miner was digging a hole by hand on a jobsite. When ee stood up, ee felt a head rush that followed with a persisting headache. On 11/21/18 ee reported headache to the company, sought medical attention, and was subsequently diagnosed with a subdural hematoma. Treatment notes state condition should heal on its own with modified activity for 4 weeks.

February 21, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
DeAtley Crushing Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THERE WERE NO CONDITIONS AT THE WORK SITE WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE EE'S DEATH. EE DIED OF A HEART ATTACK WHILE OFF DUTY AND IN HIS OWN VEHICLE.

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