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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 17, 2026 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
2 M Construction Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating skid steer on bench, backed up next to berm, highwall under the berm sloughed off causing the skid steer and operator to fall backwards off highwall. Skid steer landed on roof, operator was able to self rescue. Operator stated that EE had pain in EE's back and was taken to the local hospital for evaluation/medical treatment.

October 18, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
2 M Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was attempting to release a locking mechanism for bucket attachment when bucket fell on employees leg. The bucket edge caused a cut on the side of the employees leg requiring stitches.

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