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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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January 24, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While sanitizing hands in truck, the wind caused the door to close quicker than anticipated. Index finger got caught and caused laceration. Had to get stitches.

August 18, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee made a quick turn of EE's body causing back strain.

November 3, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by flying object

While performing pre-inspection of equipment, a gust of wind blew and a small particle got in the left eye.

December 23, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent forward ( stooped over ) to pick up a net with a handle when he felt a pain in his back. The net is used to retrieve objects from a wash tank and weighs less than 5 pounds.

December 10, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in a crouched position while fastening a hydraulic hose. He turned sideways and strained hie right knee. The employee was seen bt a doctor and told to ice the knee at night. On a follow up visit to the doctor on 12/19/07, he was placed on limited duty.

September 6, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was attempting to relocate a rattlesnake from outside the maintenance shop area to a more remote area of the mine. While transferring the snake from the snake pole to his hand, the employee was struck by one fang on the first knuckle of his left hand.

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