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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 6, 2025 TX · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
NACG Texas, Inc. · Fall from machine

While pulling a rope to open the rear door of the 8200 dragline, the employee fell to the ground. As a result, the employee suffered a right knee sprain.

January 4, 2025 TX · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
NACG Texas, Inc. · Fall from machine

A Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) fell from a Komatsu D475A Dozer while mounting. As a result, the HEO suffered a fractured ankle.

May 31, 2024 TX · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
NACG Texas, Inc. · Fall from machine

A Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) was dismounting a dozer, lost footing, and fell to the ground. The HEO reached with the right hand to catch the fall to the ground. As a result, the HEO suffered a radial fracture of the right wrist.

January 28, 2023 TX · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
NACG Texas, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was removing a guard on 8200 Dragline, SG #4 to change brushes. The employee miss-stepped causing right foot to slip off walkway. The walkway was around 8" higher than walkway employee miss-stepped down onto. Employee stepped down to the right and backwards, causing employee's right upper back to contact with something on #5 Hoist Motor causing bruise on upper back.

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