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Total incidents
273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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March 8, 2022 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Landscaping Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was getting down from the loader cab at the end of EE's shift when EE's hand slipped. EE lost EE's footing on the ladder and fell against the loader fender.

September 12, 2016 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Fall from machine

While climbing down equipment ladder,L hand missed rung while moving feet to the next rung. Fell backwards approx 6 feet, landing on catwalk.

August 22, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Landscaping Materials, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was in the pit, climbing off his bulldozer. There was a trench that he stepped on and he twisted his L ankle on the uneven surface. Ankle is swollen and doesn't move normally.

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