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June 14, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Origin Mining Company, LLC. · Struck by falling object

The employee was using a grinder when the employee set the grinder on a tripod, the grinder fell off the tripod, striking their gloved hand, resulting in a laceration to their right index finger. The laceration required sutures.

September 12, 2024 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker MACHINERY
Origin Mining Company, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee received fracture to middle and ring fingertips of the right hand, when the fingers were pinched between the faceplate and the hydraulic ram.

December 11, 2023 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Origin Mining Company, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees left hand received laceration during a rigging operation. Treatment beyond first aid.

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