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273,095
Of which fatal
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April 30, 2020 ND · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
Falkirk Mining Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was kneeling down to inspect the latch on the shovel dipper. As employee was getting up employee felt pain in right leg. The employee has a fractured right fibula.

March 30, 2016 ND · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Falkirk Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt eye irritation at the end of the shift, a piece of steel was found embedded in EE's eye and removed. Employee was able to return to work next scheduled shift.

February 5, 2015 ND · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Falkirk Mining Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee noticed eye discomfort and had a piece of steel in his eye, medical treatment was required.

May 6, 2008 ND · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Falkirk Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got stung by a bee and had an allergic reaction. He administered an Epi-pen to himself and called his Supervisor and Dragline Maintenance Supervisor who activated the emergency response team on the minesite.

April 11, 2007 ND · Coal welder (shop) OTHER
Falkirk Mining Company · Struck by flying object

A particle entered a contractor employee's right eye while he was on 104 dragline carbody located on Falkirk Mine. Employee was taken to clinic after minesite EMT irrigated the eye.

October 3, 2005 ND · Coal security guard, watchman OTHER
Falkirk Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Security Officer was opening door to Coal Handling Fire Suppression Pump House to conduct a routine inspection. Upon grabbing the door the Security Officer was stung three times on her left index finger by wasps. The Security Officer was aware she was allergic to bee/wasp stings and started to have an allergic reaction. The Security Officer was wearing cloth gloves.

May 7, 2005 ND · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Falkirk Mining Company · Struck by flying object

While grinding, wind blew foreign body into right eye

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