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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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August 2, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on a metal deck with mud and wet conditions. This could be preventable by washing decks as needed.

April 23, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Fall from machine

EE was working on a vehicle and after completing his task he stepped back and lost his balance. Trying to catch his balance he landed on his elbow.

August 9, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured at shift change while stepping into launch's plywood floor, caught foot in floor, tripped and twisted his knee.

November 10, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL BACK. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT WRIST. NOTED TO EMPLOYEE TO SLOWDOWN GOING DOWN THE STAIRS.

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