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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 12, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Origin Mining Company, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shoulder strain caused by slip into open grating

July 21, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Origin Mining Company, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down a sloped road and stepped on a rock, twisting their ankle, resulting in a fracture.

January 8, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Origin Mining Company, LLC. · Fall down stairs

Employee was descending stairway in floatation building. Employee missed a step and fell, while attempting to catch themselves employee dislocated left shoulder.

May 15, 2024 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Origin Mining Company, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

The injured party (IP) was in process of topping off the DEF fluid reservoir for the Komatsu 155 dozer. As they were attempting to access the equipment, the IP's right leg slipped off the push arm & wedged the leg between the push arm & track. The IP then rolled to their left, causing the leg to bend on the anterior side of the leg & creating immediate discomfort.

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