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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 30, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Temporary employee was accessing pickup after lineout meeting. As the worker approached the vehicle, they misplaced a foot in a parking ditch, resulting in an ankle sprain. Worker was provided with a splint and placed on modified duty.

September 8, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When stepping out of pickup truck, employee twisted EE's left ankle as EE placed EE's foot on the ground.

May 7, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was descending stairs at carbon columns and a heel caught on the second step from the bottom of the staircase, causing the right ankle to roll. Employee attempted to catch themselves with the left foot and rolled the left ankle in the process. Both ankles were sprained and x-rays were positive for broken bones.

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