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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 15, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Paving Construction Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

METAL WAS WET - EMP SLIPPED ON AIR COMPRESSOR WHILE PUTTING ON DOOR - SUSTAINED INJURY TO LEG RIGHT KNEE. WAS WEARING STEEL TOE RUBBER BOOT - WORKED THROUGH 12-19-84 DID NOT REALIZE LEG INJURY WAS AS SEVERE AS IT WAS

September 12, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Paving Construction Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

METAL GRATING ON WALKWAY OVER NO 3 SILO WAS REMOVED ON 091284 TO AID IN CLEAN UP OPERATIONS ELECRICAL CONTRACTOR I.NAME WAS TROUBLE SHOOTING ON 091284 AND ACCIDENTALLY FELL INTO SILO NO 3 I.N AME WAS HOSPITALIZED

April 30, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Paving Construction Company · Struck by falling object

GOING FROM UPPER LEVEL TO LOWER LEVEL OF CRUSHING EQUIPMENT AND FELL, KNOCKING A ROCK LOOSE WHICH TUMBLED AND HIT IN BACK

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