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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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February 19, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY

G & S Sand & Rock · Struck by falling object

WHILE USING A ROCK DRILLER AND DRILLING INTO A ROCK FACE THE VIBRATION CAUSED A 10-14 INCH ROCK TO FALL OFF AN 8 FT CLIFF ABOVEE AND LAND ON HIS FOOT.

February 5, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

G & S Sand & Rock · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE RELOCATING DRILL, EE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT SIDE, CAUSING A CUT ABOVE HIS RIGHT EYE.

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