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

Scoped to Thomas R Young

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June 10, 1985 MT · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Colorado Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING WHILE BENT OVER IN AN AWKWARD POSITION. STRAINED LOWER BACK MUSCLES.

October 14, 1983 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Minerals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING DRILL STEEL BACK INTO MINE, SLIPPED IN SNOW AND MUD TWISTING KNEE.

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