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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 19, 2024 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Sylvania Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding metal with a 4.5" angle grinder. A small fragment landed on EE's right eye.

August 17, 2019 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Sylvania Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

While using a handheld grinder on the pulley shaft of BC-9, a piece of debris from the grinding operation entered the left eye of the employee. EE was grinding overhead and was wearing safety glasses and a face shield properly at the time. No violation of MSHA standards or company policies were found.

April 18, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Sylvania Minerals LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Holding steel parts for welder.

October 13, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Rockwood Quarry LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Helping the welder weld looked at the flash. Flash burn.

June 9, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Sylvania Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

steel welding plate slipped and hit foot

October 1, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Rockwood Quarry LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

REPLACING THREADED ROD ON TAIL PULLEY AT THE STACKER USING TORCHES, WELDER, AIR COMPRESSOR.

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