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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 3, 2021 WA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Cadman (Rock) Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using an angle grinder to cut a loose bolt on a board. The board was positioned on the back of a flatbed truck. Due to the bolt being loose, when the disc made contact it caused the grinder to kick into employee's hand. This resulted in a laceration requiring 3 stitches. Employee was wearing gloves.

April 26, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Cadman (Rock) Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was turning the cone bowl on and caught his right knee between the bowl and the adjustment arm.

November 6, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cadman (Rock) Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a disc grinder under a cone belt. The grinder became jammed and kicked back, striking the employee's left wrist creating a laceration.

May 3, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cadman (Rock) Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding in a manlift. Protective eye wear slipped down and he got a small splinter in the eye.

March 14, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Cadman (Rock) Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding on the jaw crusher when a piece of metal got into his left eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses and face shield. Continuing irritation required doctors visit to remove object and treatment with an antibiotic prescription.

March 11, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Cadman (Rock) Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was cutting a 1/4" plate with a torch when a piece of slag entered his right nostril. Employee notified supervisor 9 days after the incident as his nostril remained swollen. Medical treatment was sought and an anitibiotic prescription was given.

January 19, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Cadman (Rock) Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING AN EXCAVATOR AND ATTEMPTING TO BREAK A HUGH BOULDER. HE HAD THE FRONT OF THE TRACKS ELEVATED OFF THE GROUND AND THEN WHEN THE BOULDER BROKE THE MACHINE CAME DOWN HARD TO THE G ROUND. THE SEAT OF.

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