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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 7, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 4/7 while tightening a lug nut the impact wrench twisted workers right arm and slipped out of their left hand. Worker didn't report injury until 4/8. Declined medical evaluation at that time. Worker continued full duty. 4/18 the worker took themselves to a specialist without company knowledge. The injury became reportable on 4/21 when they reported to work with restrictions.

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.

March 6, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Operator was backing dozer over a rock out cropping, movement of dozer caused employee to suffer a neck strain.

March 14, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding a metal plate with a hand grinder when he lost grip with his left hand and the grinder lacerated his left middle finger requiring medical attention.

July 25, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee attempted to hold wear iron bolt in place with finger while loosening nut with impact gun. The bolt slipped down while spinning and cut his left index finger. Report required due to medical treatment consisting of five sutures.

March 5, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading a hammer drill bit from the pick up when it slipped pinching his Rt index finger causing a laceration requiring medical treatment.

June 27, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a nut from a 992 loader bucket wear plate using an air impact wrench and socket. The socket came off of the wrench striking the employee's left index finger tip causing approximately a quarter inch laceration.

April 13, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE PINCHED THUMB IN DOOR OF BLAST HOLE DRILL CAUSING LACERATION REQUIRING SUTURES TO CLOSE WOUND. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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