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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 29, 2022 WY · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner operator's right arm was hit by right bolter during the mining cycle. Employee was transported to hospital and received stitches.

January 9, 2019 WY · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Roof Bolt Operator smashed right ring finger between bolt and mast. Evaluated by doctor; required stitches. Released back to next scheduled shift with restrictions.

September 27, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on sloped area with grinder improper placement of footing resulted in a laceration above the knee. While cutting metal form on the pillar foot slipped and lost control of the grinder.

May 10, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding, felt object in eye. Flushed the eye and headed back to work. Eye became irritated. Employee was taken to doctor and evaluated. Object was removed from the eye and antibiotics were prescribed. Employee returned to work; no restrictions.

December 2, 2016 WY · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using double boom Fletcher roof bolter to install resin bolts. Auger plugged up and employee removed first auger to check suction. Second auger wasn't secure and came free and hit operators hand on the chuck.

July 18, 2014 WY · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker MACHINERY
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a grinder to cut an access hole to burn holes in a beam, the finger got caught between the guard and the grinding wheel, resulting in three stitched to the finger

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