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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 1, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANE OPERATOR WAS GOING DOWNA LADDER ONTO THE CRANE BRIDGE. HE STEPPED ON A CHAIN, WHICH WAS ON THE FLOOR AND STRAINED HIS ANKLE.

July 11, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CARRYING A LADDER WHEN HE STEPPED ONA PIECE OF HARD MATERIAL AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. HE HAD CLEANED THE AREA THAT MORNING.

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