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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 29, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ISN Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using hand tools to move concrete within the form. He twisted his ankle.

July 13, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ISN Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee tried to use a shovel to free a stuck return roller. The shovel stuck in the roller and the handle struck the employee's right thumb.

January 4, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ISN Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS RESETTING A FORM FOR CONCRETE, WHEN HE STARTED DRIVING A STAKE WITH THE HAMMER WHEN HE FELT SOME PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 1, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ISN Aggregates LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE CENTERING THE TAIL SHAFT & TIGHTENING TAPER LOCK ON RIGHT SIDE OF TAIL SHAFT - RATCHET SLIPPED, SMASHING THE RIGHT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE TAIL PULLEY & RATCHET HANDLE. THERE WAS ALSO A TURF FRACTURE TO THE TIP OF THE FINGER BONE.

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