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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 28, 2021 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Treasure Canyon Calcium Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two employees were cutting open a tote from each side so they could empty the product out of it. They were cutting towards each other without realizing it. As the one pulled the knife out of the tote it nicked the top of the other's left hand. IE received 3 stitches. IE was able to return to work immediately and has no work restrictions from the Dr.

January 29, 2018 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Treasure Canyon Calcium Co Inc · Struck by flying object

While splitting firewood using a wedge and sledge hammer, a piece of the wedge broke off and struck the miner in the leg. Later, it was found that a piece of the wedge had penetrated the skin of the miner's leg. The metal piece was removed by a doctor in the doctor's clinic.

September 11, 2017 ID · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Treasure Canyon Calcium Co · Struck against stationary object

While pushing crushed rock with a bar in a plugged chute the victim struck right hand against a metal brace causing it to bruise. The victim thought the hand was broken so was transported to a nearby doctor for examination. The doctor had an x-ray done. After examining the x-ray the doctor determined that the injury was not a broken bone but just a bruise.

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