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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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May 20, 2026 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was cutting a conveyor belt with a utility knife when the blade slipped and lacerated EE's right knee.

June 25, 2024 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was standing at the tailgate of EE's personal pickup truck while taking a lunch break and using EE's own knife to cut an apple when the knife cut EE's left pinky finger, requiring stitches to close the wound.

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