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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 28, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Rock Services LLC · Fall from machine

While miner was exiting/stepping down out of a storage trailer EE's ankle turned and simultaneously EE's knee gave out causing EE to fall to the ground.

May 7, 2024 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Rock Services LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Crusher Maintenance employee fell onto EE's tail bone while walking on catwalk. Employee reported that EE did not fall onto EE's back or hit EE's head. Reported incident in the afternoon and an initial report was taken and employee was sent for medical evaluation.

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