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Of which fatal: 1,202
Years on record: 2000–2026
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August 30, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Ace Paving Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED ON LOOSE ROCKS WHILE CHUCKTENDING ON DRILL RIG & TWISTED, FELL & SMACKED ELBOW.

August 20, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Ace Paving Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPING OFF EQUIPMENT, STEPPED DOWN TO GROUND, TWISTED ANKLE.

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