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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
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2000–2026
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September 7, 2023 ND · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asgard Resources · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Supervisor was changing out chemical at wash plant and got it into place. It wasn't square on the stand so they had employees rig chain around top of cage and tried to square it up. The cage broke and two employees tried to stop it and one got a cut on their finger that required 2 stitches and the other got a severe wrist sprain. Neither will miss a scheduled day of work.

July 26, 2023 ND · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asgard Resources · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Got a finger caught between pulley and belt when attempting to change drive belts.

May 2, 2023 ND · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asgard Resources · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated was lifting a valve approximately 40 lbs and strained back.

January 23, 2023 ND · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asgard Resources · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was shoveling loose sand with a standard square shovel when EE strained EE's shoulder.

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