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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 11, 2023 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jervois Mining USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Operator was cleaning water off the floor in the water treatment facility. Operator slipped and fell, striking head. Operator suffered a laceration above the Left eye requiring sutures

January 7, 2023 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jervois Mining USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working at the portal bench emptying a pump vac station that hold water/mud from the underground portals. The ground became wet with ice and mud from draining the tank. The supporting ground was not well prepped before starting the project and when the employee walked through the mud EE became stuck.

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