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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 14, 2003 AZ · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Mesa Pipeline Operations LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUPERVISOR STATED EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF A SORE NECK AT START OF SHIFT. EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO TAKE A COVER OFF A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. AS HE UNBOLTED FASTNERS HE FELT LIKE HE PULLED A MUSCLE DUE TO A BOLT THAT WAS TOO TIGHT. EMPLOYEE REPORTED IT TO SUPERVISOR AND HE WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL. DOCTOR DETERMINED IT TO BE A CERVICAL STRAIN AND ADVISED RETURN TO WORK 8/19/03.

January 23, 2002 AZ · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Mesa Pipeline Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE INJURED LEFT ELBOW WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE MOUNTING FASTENERS ON THE HYD. PUMP ON D11N CRAWLER. THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT HEAD & RESULTED IN HIS ELBOW STRIKING EITHER THE COR NER OF THE REAR BELLY PAN OR THE CONVERTER.

October 21, 2001 AZ · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Mesa Pipeline Operations LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE OPERATOR WAS USING A PRY BAR TO OPEN A CRUSHER INSPECTION DOOR. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED RESULTING IN A SPRAIN TO THE OPERATOR'S RIGHT WRIST.

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