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273,193
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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November 20, 2023 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harney Rock & Paving Company · Fall from machine

Standing on conveyor to repair chute, the conveyor was accidentally activated causing employee to fall and left leg to be twisted and pulled.

April 16, 2012 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harney Rock & Paving Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping out of the loader to add oil to tank. He had a hold of the handrail and was stepping down. His foot slipped, due to rain, and he strained his left shoulder.

July 20, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harney Rock & Paving Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was walking along the crusher to access a breakdown. When he turned around he had stepped on unstable ground causing him to sprain his ankle.

August 19, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harney Rock & Paving Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was standing on rocks to perform tasks and after finishing stepped off rocks hyperextending his knee. On 7-28-08 he said he hurt his knee and thought he had done it at home.

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