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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 20, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was changing segments on loader (Cat #4-11 988F) bucket when EE placed EE's palm on the carriage bolt head and applied the impact gun to the nut to remove. The bolt head spun and cut through the miner's glove and lacerated EE's hand.

May 23, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

Mechanic was installing a lift cylinder on CAT 988F when the nylon sling EE was using broke and the cylinder dropped onto the mechanic's leg.

June 29, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator MACHINERY
Chandler Aggregates · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was in proximity of another employee welding when a piece of hot metal landed on shirt burning the employee's arm.

November 24, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

Mechanic was working on an excavator when the impact gun EE was using suddenly moved and slammed EE's finger into part of the machine.

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