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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 25, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mag Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting another employee in pulling a distributor plug. While handing the plug off, the other employee grabbed the plug with both hands. As EE did so EE's thumb was smashed between the bottom T-handle and the distributor. Part of EE's thumb tip was pinched off.

August 11, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mag Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was removing a vick from a 12" slurry tank line. While removing the vick the employee was burned by hot water/steam. The employee sustained burns to both forearms.

August 11, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mag Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was removing a vick from a 12" slurry feed line when hot steam/water sprayed out causing burns to the employee's left shoulder, left inner elbow, left hand, left ear.

July 13, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mag Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling out the ramp on a trailer and twisted his back causing lower back pain.

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