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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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June 15, 1994 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Construction Unlimited · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN EMBANKMENT NOT SUITABLE FOR FOOT TRAVEL. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND PUT ARMOUT TO BREAK HIS FALL AND ROCK ROLLED OVER ON HIS ARM.

April 19, 1994 WV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY

Construction Unlimited · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING CRUSHER WHEN STONE FLEW UP OUT OF MACHINE AND STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT ELBOW. STICHES REQUIRED.

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