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273,193
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2000–2026
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June 8, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Ouray Silver Mines Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was standing adjacent to the slusher lane, and was struck by the tail cable of the slusher

December 11, 2020 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Ouray Silver Mines Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While running a stoper in the Alimak raise, the drill EE was operating hung up in the hole and spun, resulting in a smashed right middle finger.

February 22, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Ouray Silver Mines Inc. · Fall from machine

An employee was operating a Broderson IC-80 crane attempting to lift part of a crusher assembly when the crane tipped over landing on top of a haul truck box. The operator then unbuckled the seat belt to exit the crane and injured right shoulder.

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