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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 2, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Chandler Ready Mix · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving haul truck when he hit a pocket of silt which jolted the truck. He experienced pain in lower back.

October 5, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Chandler Ready Mix · Struck against a moving object

Employee was feeding crusher when going up ramp dropped a rock. When going down hit rock, jolting cab. Didn't feel stiffness until after work. Reported next morning to Leadman (10-06-04). Did not request medical attention from Company until 10-7-2004.

April 20, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Chandler Ready Mix Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AROUND A CONVEYER BELT. AS HE WAS SHOVELING HIS THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN A TROUGHM ROLL AND THE ROLL FRAME. THE EMPLOYEE'S THUMB WAS CUT AND REQUIRED TWO STITCHES.

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