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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 14, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured Driller Assistant was guiding a piece of 5-7/8" casing being lifted by the wireline to install when EE's left hand was caught between the casing EE was handling and the drill table. The middle left finger received smashing laceration and broken finger tip.

September 22, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Worker was involved in a collision while operating a grader on 9/22/2022, but denied injuries and did not wish to seek medical evaluation at that time. This event became reportable on 10/12/22, when worker requested medical evaluation for neck and back pain which resulted in restricted duty assignment.

June 15, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck by flying object

While running motor grader employee got debris in right eye. When evaluated at hospital prescription medication was given to treat irritation.

July 29, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee jarred back when loading a dozer onto an over the road transport trailer. Employee did not wish to seek medical attention at that time. On September 1, 2020 the employee asked to be medically evaluated because back still hurt. Employee was placed on restricted work.

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