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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 10, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minproc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

SCAFFOLDING FEL5 KNOCKING SUBJECT ONTO HIS BACK

September 1, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minproc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FELL OUT OF CHA3R.

August 11, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minproc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

PUMPING WATER A3D CONCRETE, HAD HOSE OVER HEAD, FELL OFF SCAFFOLDING.

August 10, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minproc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES2 HE WAS HOLDING UP SOME PIPES WHEN THE LADDER TIPPED SIDEWAYS AND FELL OVER, TWISTING MY RIGHT ANKLE AND THE PIPES HIT ME IN THE HEAD.

July 24, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minproc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES2 NO LIGHTS WHERE HE WAS WALDING, FELL IN A HOLE, INJURING NECK AND BACK.

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