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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 13, 2026 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Badger Mining Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Subject was changing the bags in a baghouse on 3/13 and 3/16 which involved a lot of bending and lifting. Subject had discomfort in EE's back and thought resting it would be fine, but still had pain days later. Subject reported it on 3/19/2026. Subject has been going to a chiropractor to help with the discomfort.

July 27, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Associate took off hard hat to fit in small area and when EE moved, EE cut EE's head on an edge of steel which required stitches.

March 13, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck by flying object

Technician was adjusting blocking, load shifted causing 4x4 board to come up and hit technicians mouth/lip.

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