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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 20, 2023 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Cloud Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A rock was stuck on the C-2 belt going into the Jaw Crusher. The employee was using a pry bar to dislodge the rock. When the rock dislodged the employee's finger was smashed between the bag and the crusher frame.

March 24, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Cloud Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

There was a bridge of rock in the grizzly and the employee was using a scaling bar to remove it. Felt a pop in EE's right arm.

December 5, 2017 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Cloud Mining Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was scaling rock in grizzly.

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