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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 2, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vaughan Construction · Fall from machine

WORKING ON CONVEYOR BELT FELL OFF AND LANDED ON BACK AND SPINE.EMPLOYEE LUBRICATING PARTS ON UPPER TOP OF BELT.

April 23, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vaughan Construction · Fall down stairs

MILL OPER TURNED TO GO DOWN STAIRS AFTER FEEDING ZINC INTO ZINC FEEDER.FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING LOSS OF BALANCE WHICH CAUSED RIGHT HAND TO HIT GUARD RAIL AND BRUISED SAME.

January 23, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alhambra Mines Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE LUBRICATING 980 FRONT LOADER CATERPILLAR, I.NAME WAS STANDING ON FRONT WHEEL AND LOST HIS BALANCE. FALLING APPROXIMATELY EIGHT FEET, LANDING ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

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