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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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March 3, 1983 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE

Boulevard Excavating Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING CAT. UNDER DIRECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT,IN AREA SUPT. HAD BEEN TOLD BY EMPLOYER NOT TO OPERATED IN.INEXPERIENCE OF OPERATOR RESULTED IN EMPL OPERATING PIECE OF EQUIP ON BANK THAT GAV WAY FROM WEIGHT OF MACHINE CAUSING CRAWLER AND EMPL TO SLIDE DOWN HILL BREAKING BLADE OFF CRAWLER.

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