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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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April 1, 2026 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member was tightening a set screw in a slightly bent position, stood up, and experienced back discomfort.

October 30, 2024 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Knife River Corporation Mountain West · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent down and knee popped and shooting pain up employee's leg.

September 11, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor OTHER
Connolly-Pacific Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Honeybee sting on left wrist.

August 8, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team Member complained of chest pain before suddenly becoming unresponsive. Bystanders administered CPR and they were transported to the hospital.

February 12, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker OTHER
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was performing maintenance on a cone crusher. While lying down, miner reached up to access bolts on the hydraulic block when their shoulder spontaneously dislocated. Miner reports previous history of same condition, outside of work.

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