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    :: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 ::

    B.C. sees jump in construction injuries - By Derrick Penner, Vancouver Sun
    B.C.'s booming construction industry had a 'startling' increase in serious injuries last year as the sector struggles with a continuing labour crunch and a young and inexperienced workforce.

    A majority of these injuries were the result of falls, workers being hit by falling or swinging objects, and overexertion.
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