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Total incidents
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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March 20, 1984 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Nuclear Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WALKING THROUGH A MAIN HAULAGE DRIFT WHEN HE STEPPED IN A SMALL HOLE BETWEEN TRACK TIES AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE. HE WAS OFF WORK ONE DAY TO ALLOW THE ALLEGED PAIN TO SUBSIDE. THERE WAS NO EXTERNAL INJURY VISIBLE

August 18, 1983 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Nuclear Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS INSTALLING NEW WEAR PLATES IN TRANSFER CHUTE AT THE CRUSHER HE STEPPED UP ON THE CONE LOCKING RING TO REACH HIS TORCH WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT IN A HYDRAULIC HOSE AND F ELL ABOUT 2 FEET TO THE FLOOR STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE FRACTURING THE KNEE CAP

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