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Years on record
2000–2026
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December 31, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

wrench slipped, left hand suffered laceration on thumb.

December 26, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ratchet slip while tightening hand railing on haul truck. 3 stitches to left thumb.

February 5, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee was working with porta-power when reservoir failed causing debris to hit them in the arm.

January 30, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee used hammer to free impeller motor from a vertical pump. Hitting the impeller, a piece of metal broke off & entered employee's hand. Employee treated onsite by contract medical. On 2.25.19, employee notified employer that wound not healed correctly. Employee referred to offsite medical facility where a metal fragment was found embedded under the skin.

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