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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 19, 2013 NM · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

EE was conducting post blast safety check when the material below him gave way. This resulted in the employee being engulfed with shot muck to waist. Mayday was called he was removed and transported to ER. He was diagnosed with a sprain to his knee. On going.

March 13, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc · Struck by falling object

I.NAME WORKING AT BASE OF #14 SHOVEL LADDER.A SIERRA COMMUN.EMPL CLIMBING LADDER FELL 15'DOWN LADDER FALLING TOP OF I.NAME.NO ILL EFFECTS AT THE TIME.I.NAME BEGAN EXPERIENCING HEADACHES 3-21-8 9 AND TAKEN IN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.

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