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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Robert L Sparling

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November 23, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Sparling Construction Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING LOADER OPERATOR IN SWAPPING LOADER BUCKET. OPERATOR BUMPED BUCKET CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL BACKWARDS.

February 9, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Sparling Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON RAIL OF SCREEN PLANT WHILTE LIFTING ROCK AND TWISTED BACK.

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