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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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December 18, 1996 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Clauson Quarry LLC · Struck by flying object

CUTTING A BEARING AND A PIECE FLEW OFF HIT HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND FLEW RIGHT THROUGH THEM HIT IN LEFT EYE.

July 24, 1996 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Clauson Quarry LLC · Fall from machine

AFTER SHUTTING THE GENERATOR DOWN, I WAS DOING A VISUAL INSPECTION ON THE TOGGLE SPRINGS. WHEN STEPPING FROM CONVEYOR TO I-BEAM PLATFORM, I SLIPPED AND FELL INTO THE HANDRAIL OF ACCESS STEPS.

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