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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 2, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

7/2/2023 While working in the pulverizing room employee was splitting samples and felt a pop in EE's left wrist. The employee did not wish to seek medical attention at the time of injury. On 7/5/2023 employee was seen by medical professionals for continued pain and was placed on restricted work assignment.

September 29, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting the drive belt guard on B screen, employee felt discomfort in groin area.

June 25, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee finished repairs and was placing tools back on service truck. Employee turned left while leaving weight on right foot and twisting. They felt pain in their right knee.

August 26, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was connecting a water hose onto a fitting. Employee felt a pop in right elbow when connecting the hose. Employee was placed on modified work assignment due to elbow strain.

March 16, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

While operating a floor jack employee went to move file cabinet off floor jack when it shifted and fell striking employees shoulder.

July 19, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was training in the water truck, riding in the passenger seat. The trainee placed a hand on the door post to adjust position in the passenger seat. At that time, the trainer closed the door, catching the tip of the trainee's thumb in the hinged door jam, causing crush injury that included fracture and cut.

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