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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 15, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marigold Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EDMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A PLASTIC BUCKET BETWEEN HIS FEET & WAS CUTTING BUCKET WITH A KNIFE WHEN THE KNIFE & UCKET SLIPPED CUTTING HIS BOOT & FOOT

September 6, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marigold Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS USING KNIFE TO CUT NEW PIECE OF BELTING. HE WAS PULLING KNIFE TOWARD BODY INSTEAD OF AWAY FROM BODY. PUNCTURE TO LEFT THIGH FIVE STITCHES.

April 28, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marigold Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS DOING CLEAN UP AT CRUSHER TO LOOSEN STUCK MATERIAL IN SIDE CRUSHER. PRY BAR HE WAS USING SLIPPED PUNCTURING BOOT LACERATING BIG TOE. 3 SUTURES TO CLOSE WOUND.

August 20, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marigold Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOLIDNG METAL STAKE WHILE OTHER USING JACK TO DRIVE IN GROUND BURR FORM STAKE STRUCK EMP IN FOREARM 13 SUTURE TO CLOSE WOUND.

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