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Of which fatal: 1,202
Years on record: 2000–2026
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April 24, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Hard Rock Crushing · Fall down stairs

SLIPPED FROM STAIRWAY. HE FELL BACKWARD AND INJURED HIS WRIST, LEG AND BACK.

August 5, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Hard Rock Crushing · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED OFF LOADER LADDER & INJURED RIBS.

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