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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 27, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
US Mine Corp · Struck by flying object

Dresco pipe ruptured, whipped to the side and struck employee in the leg. Left lower leg fracture.

December 19, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
US Mine Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A Truck raised EE's bed near high power lines. The lines arced to EE's truck causing damage to the tires. The driver was not injured. Staff was inspecting the scene when a tire blew causing their ears to ring. They were sent to a doctor for medical exam. The driver was not injured.

December 19, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
US Mine Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A Truck raised bed near high power lines. The lines arced to truck causing damage to the tires. The driver was not injured. Staff was inspecting the scene when a tire blew causing their ears to ring. They were sent to a doctor for medical exam. The driver was not injured.

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