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

Scoped to William L Massey et al

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July 16, 1999 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Willard Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN EXACTO KNIFE TO CUT BOLT HOLES IN FLAP ON CONVEYOR BELT. THE KNIFE SLIPPEDOFF AND CUT HIS LEFT WRIST.

February 15, 1999 WA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Willard Aggregates · Fall onto or against objects

OLD OFFICE SHACK WAS OFF FOUNDATION (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) TO REPLACE WITH NEW OFFICE TRAILER. WALKWAY TILTED DOWN BOARDS SEPARATED. WALKING UP TO A SHACK TALKING TO COUPLE OF SALESMEN, TURNED TO ANSWER AND LEG FELL BETWEEN TWO BOARDS. JUST THOUGHT BRUISED.

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