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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 9, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Garcia Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was replacing a 120 pound grease drum on fuel truck. Employee decide to load grease drum by self without help and use of equipment resulting in strained lower back. Safety Manual states "Learn to lift the correct way, bend knees, keep back erect, and get help for heavy loads". Job description states "Able to lift up to 70 pounds".

July 27, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Garcia Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a mechanism when EE felt a pop in EE's lower back.

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