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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 23, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asgard Resources · Fall onto or against objects

EE was cleaning the debris off of the hopper grizzly. When finished EE decided to step/jump off of the ledge onto a sandpile 2-3' below. When landing EE's foot landed on small rock causing EE to roll/break EE's ankle.

October 31, 2019 ND · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asgard Resources · Contact with hot objects or substances

IP entered a tank that was off limits to employees. IP entered tank while heated water was flowing into tank to remove built-up sand. IP lost footing and fell into water causing burns to legs and abdomen.

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