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273,095
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2000–2026
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May 20, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Osgood Mining Company, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While cleaning the cement mix tank, the injured employee attempted to clear a plugged drain hole by reaching into the cement mixture. During the process, the employee was exposed to wet cement, resulting in chemical burns.

June 18, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Osgood Mining Company, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

while the employee was checking the plant a chemical line leak was not detected before the a small amount of chemical got into the left eye

November 14, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Osgood Mining Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Driller and the assistant were pulling rods out of the bore hole. The driller unscrewed a drill rod and lowered the now free rod down to the rod rack. The driller removed the lifting bale. The helper grabbed the rod and slid it back to match the position of the other rods. While sliding the rod, EE's right ring finger came into contact with a stationary rod.

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