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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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July 13, 1989 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Vashon Sand & Gravel · Struck against a moving object

LOADER OPERATOR WAS DIGGING IN A TERRACED BANK STEP HE WAS DIGGING IN WHICH WAS LESS THAN 25FT HIGH SLOUGHED OFF WITH A HEAVY CLAY BALL FALLING INTO LOADER BUCKET CAUSING BACK WHEELS OF THE LO ADER TO BE LIFTED OFF THE GROUND THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON LOADER FAILED CAUSING BACKWHEELS OF THE LOADER TO SLAM BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND RESULT WAS A COMPRESSION FX OF TH

March 6, 1989 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Vashon Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LARGE ROCK CAUGHT IN TAIL PULLEY IN OVER SZ FEED CONVEY CAUSING BELT TO TOP ALL EQUIPEMENT SHUT DOWN STEPS WERE TAKEN TO START CONEY AS WHICH CONVEY STARTED PREMATU. TUMB DRAWN IN BETWEEN MAIN DRIVE SHEAVE AND V BELT.

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