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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 18, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WW Clyde & Co. · Fall from machine

Employee was unloading pipe off a flatbed trailer when EE lost EE's footing and fell, falling on EE's right side.

July 31, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WW Clyde & Co. · Fall from machine

Employee missed a step while climbing off the back of EE's mechanic's truck. EE fell to the ground, hitting EE's elbow. X-rays showed EE fractured EE's elbow.

April 1, 2010 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
W.W. Clyde & Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee lost their balance while opening the door to a skid steer loader. The incident resulted in a sprain to the employees left ankle.

April 14, 2004 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
W. W. Clyde & Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SCREENS ON A CONE CRUSHER. AS HE THREW AN OLD SCREEN OFF THE SIDE, IT SNAGGED THE ZIPPER PULL ON HIS VEST AND PULLED HIM OFF THE SIDE OF THE DECK. HE WAS NOT WEARING HIS FALL PROTECTION. HE FELL APPROXIMATELY 13' TO THE GROUND. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BROKEN LEFT ARM AND A RUPTURED SPLEEN. HE WILL MISS 10-20 DAYS THEN RETURN WITH "NO LIFTING" RESTRICTION.

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