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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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December 16, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The technician was using a 24mm wrench and a 4lbs hammer trying to loosen the bolts on the hose half clamps. The technician missed the wrench striking EE's left hand between EE's thumb and index finger the technician was not wearing gloves. Technician was sent to Innercare and received stitches.

November 26, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by flying object

While removing G.E.T. (Ground Engaging Tools) from the loader bucket with a hammer, a piece of metal shrapnel broke off and became lodged in a maintenance technician's thigh.

December 29, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Castle Mountain Venture · Struck against stationary object

EE was using a sledge hammer to drive a shaft out of a fan bearing when EE's hand hit the fan housing causing a cut to the left pointer finger. 5 stitches were used to close the cut.

November 12, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While changing/flipping cutting edges on dozer 605, employee was adjusting cutting edges with prybars on floor. While attempting to turn, prybar slipped and cutting edge dropped down catching finger tip between cutting edge and cement. Was taken into hospital and received stitches.

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