Mining Incidents

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273,193
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2000–2026
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July 29, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting dozer when EE misplaced foot and lost grip resulting in an ankle sprain.

March 30, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was checking on flow meters at the carbon columns and rolled an ankle causing a sprain.

November 20, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Fall from ladders

Employee had to climb a fixed ladder on tank to obtain tank product level information. As employee descended the ladder, foot slipped off step and employee fell 3.5 feet to the ground. Fall resulted in a right calf muscle tear and right shoulder strain.

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