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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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February 20, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GRP Pan LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Heavy equipment technician was removing rubber step material from a Caterpillar 992 loader with a razor knife. The knife slipped and lacerated EE's left palm and pinky finger. EE was treated at the local clinic and received stitches and was released back to duty the same shift.

November 23, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GRP Pan LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was performing housekeeping duties in the fire assay lab when a foreign body entered the left eye while sweeping off the ovens.

August 3, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GRP Pan LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was attempting to cut a piece of skirting for a feed chute. The knife slipped while cutting, struck the right leg causing a small laceration.

July 5, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GRP Pan LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee was cutting a plastic cable tie with a knife. As the knife cut the tie, the downward pressure caused the knife to move across the employee's leg causing a laceration.

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