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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 3, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Las Vegas Paving Corp · Struck by falling object

The miner was going to utilize a rare earth power lift magnet weighing approximately 65lb. They placed the strap of the magnet over right shoulder to carry it to a piece of steel, they then turned to walk and struck left foot on a sawhorse losing balance and falling onto the concrete floor with the left side of their body, the magnet landed on their right hip.

October 23, 2020 UT · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Basin Contracting · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifted a day box into the back of a pickup truck, felt pain in right elbow/arm.

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