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Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 19, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Resource Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS REPOSITIONING GEOTEXTILE ON LEACH PAD. ALAYER OF FINE DUST ON THE PLASTIC PAD LINER CAUSED SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. EMP LOST HIS FOOTING ANDTWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

March 14, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Resource Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING TRASH & WHILE THROWING A WOODEN PALLET OFF OF TRUCK FOOT SLIPPED AND CAUSED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

August 13, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Resource Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OUT OF WATER TRUCK AND SPRAINED ANKLE.

July 25, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Resource Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS TAKING THE SHOCK TUBE DOWN A BENCH TO HOOK IN TO SHOT. LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL.

July 12, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Resource Corp · Fall from machine

THE OPERATOR WAS MOUNTING A D10N DOZER SLIPPED AND FELL. HE LANDED ON HIS SIDE AND FRACTURED SOME RIBS.

April 11, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Resource Corp · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING OFF EQUIPMENT MISSED STEP BENT LEFT LITTLE FINGER REACHING FOR RAIL

December 6, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Resource Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED ON ICE FELL PALM DOWN SPRAIN LEFT ARM.

November 20, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Resource Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING THE ROCK CRUSHER, TWISTED ANKLE.

August 14, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Resource Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF 988B LOADER LEFT ANKLE TWISTED.

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