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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 17, 1990 ID · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Struck by flying object

THE VICTIM WAS MANNUALY BREAKING ROCK WITH A DOUBLE JACK WHEN A FRAGMENT STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH BREAKING A FRONT TOOTH OFF.

June 16, 1990 ID · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

VICTIM WAS USING DOUBLE JACK TO BREAK LARGE ROCK ON GRIZZLY WHEN ROCK BROKE IN HALF LOWER HALF ROLLED ONTO TOP OF LEFT FOOT INFLICTING SLIGHT CUT WHICH REQUIRES SUTURES TO CLOSE.

December 13, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUBJECT WITH THREE ASSISTANTS WAS MOVING A ELECTRIC M-E SET MOTOR ACROSS A FLOOR WITH BAR AND CHAIN AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.MINOR IMPAIRMENT.

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