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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 15, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Foster Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was climbing down from feeder and stepped on berm. Miner rolled right ankle. Medical evaluation revealed fracture of distal fibula.

February 24, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner walked out of parts bin and slipped on wet concrete pad. Miner experienced pain in hamstring area several days after the fall. Miner did not report injury to a supervisor until 3/8/23.

November 28, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Foster Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was repairing the wash screw tub and was carrying a fabricated part to install. EE lost footing as EE walked under the tub and struck head on the flange of a nearby water pipe. EE received a laceration above the right eye. EE was taken to the clinic to receive treatment.

June 23, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner lost balance and fell on stairs at screen tower.

August 8, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chandler Aggregates Inc · Fall from ladders

Plant operator was descending a fixed ladder. Operator assumed they had reached the last ladder rung when they were in fact another step from the bottom. The operator jumped from the ladder and twisted their back.

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