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Of which fatal: 1,202
Years on record: 2000–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to Richard G Thurgood

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February 19, 2009 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

H & K Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Changing the track pads on the dozer and smashed right thumb with a track pad.

December 14, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

H & K Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object

Exiting front endloader, stepped on ground and rolled ankle on rock.

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