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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 30, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Minerals LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Opened Hot radiator Cap

August 18, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Improper lifting techniques, not using assistance

June 1, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin Pines Minerals · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a 7-8 foot long water pipe and was trying to start threads into a 90 degree elbow. The opposite end was resting on a metal box. As ee turned the pipe trying to start the threads, the pipe rolled off the top of the box causing the pipe to shift and mash the employee's finger between the pipe and corner of the equipment.

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