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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 17, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Oftedal Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAND GRINDER. GRINDER SLIPPED AND CUT SKIN ON KNEE.

November 12, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Oftedal Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TESTING OF SHAKER SCREEN AFTER REPAIRS, EMPLOYEEPLACED HAND ON BELT DRIVEN PULLEY. PULLEY IS GROUNDED BY LOCATION (OVER 7' FROM GROUND) EQUIP WAS LOCKED OUT, EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN AND CAL LED FOR A START UP CHECK. EE WAS NOT COMPLETELY CLEAR BEFORE START UP.

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