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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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March 12, 2026 WI · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator MACHINERY
Badger Mining Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A pipe was rigged up to be placed when the weight shifted and the subject's hand was smashed between the pipe and a pump. The subject suffered a broken left ring finger.

May 12, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was using an electric rail car opener when the reaction arm slipped from the rail car body and struck the associate in the head. The associate was confused and had brief memory loss. Associate suffered a concussion.

April 8, 2024 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Badger Mining Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

Associate was using a handheld grinder and standing in a position where sparks were flying into EE's jeans. Jeans started on fire in the spot where the sparks were concentrated causing a burn to EE's leg.

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