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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 24, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Munn & Perkins Inc · Flash burns (welding)

FLASH BURN TO EYES FROM ELECTRIC ARC.

December 2, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Munn & Perkins Inc · Struck against stationary object

OPERATOR SLIPPED AND STARTED TO FALL. DURING RECOVERY HE BROKE RIBS. AREA WAS COMPLETELY GUARDED.

July 13, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Munn & Perkins Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HYD. RAM WAS BEING HOISTED FROM BACKHOE WITH A CHAIN. INJURED RIGHT HAND LITTLE FINGER LACERATED AND BROKEN BETWEEN CHAIN AND RAM

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