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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 2, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Sunwest Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EMPLOYEES INSTALLING A DRAG CABLE ON THE CRANE CABLE SPRUNG BACK HITTING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH

May 22, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Sunwest Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS INSTALLING A REAR PLATE ON THE SHAKER. HE INJURED HIS BACK LIFTING THE REAR COVER ON THE SHAKER.

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