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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 12, 2026 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-MS, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Emp. was standing on the track hoe tracks filling with DEF. When EE finished, EE turned to the left and EE's left foot slipped off the tracks and EE fell landing on the fuel trailer that was parked beside the track hoe. EE suffered 4 fractured ribs and nicked EE's lung on left side. The area received a heavy rain the night before, the area, the tracks, and EE's boots were muddy.

July 25, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-MS INC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp. Stepped off a track hoe and as EE turned to walk away EE stepped on the side of a rut and twisted EE's right ankle causing a fracture.

October 9, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-MS, Inc. · Fall from machine

Emp. was fueling the track hoe and standing on the tracks. The fuel trailer was backed up next to the tracks. As employee was waiting for the tank to fill they shifted their weight, lost balance and fell. Employee reached for the rail on the trailer and missed, falling in-between the trailer and the track, causing a fracture to their right forearm.

September 18, 2017 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC, MS Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Technician was working on a machine at a mine site. When EE stepped down off the machine, EE felt a pain in the knee.

November 13, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC, MS Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was exiting the loader, missed bottom step, and had already released his one hand grip causing him to lose his balance and he fell to the ground striking his elbow and shoulder.

November 6, 2002 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC, MS Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING DOZER WHEN HE STEPPED ON A DIRT CLOD AND JUMPED TO THE GROUND CAUSING A SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE.

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