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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 9, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Foster Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object

Miner was changing the teeth on an excavator bucket (Cat 390 #1-15). The miner was using a hammer to strike the retaining pin on the tooth when a piece of steel broke and hit the miner in EE's right leg causing a laceration.

March 13, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on a new screen deck installation the miner was working to install the springs and EE's left hand was struck with a hammer.

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