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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 16, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HOOK UP A LIGHT PLANT TO A MAINTENANCE FLATBED 1 TON TRUCK. WHILE MOVING THE HITCH FROM SIDE TO SIDE HE CLAIMS HE HURT HIS BACK.

April 5, 1984 ID · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Thompson Creek Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOVING BARREL OF OIL ON DRUM CART, CART OVERCENTERED AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN RIBS WITH THE HANDLE.

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