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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 20, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS WASHING THE SIDE WALK WITH A WATER HOSE, AND PULLED ON THE HOSE AND LOST HIS FOOTING ON THE SLICK PAVEMENT AND FELL.

July 14, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

SLIPPED IN MUD AND HIT HAND ON GUARD RAIL WRENCHED HIS BACK.DIDNT FALL.

September 30, 1988 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED ANKLE AS HE STEPPED OFFOF BACKHOE,STEPPED IN LOW SPOT.

April 30, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

SLIPPED AND FEL5 APPROX. 3 FT STRIKING FOREHEAD ON ANGLE IRON, CAUSING A CUT AND ABRASIONS. NO PERMANENT DAMAGE. STICTHES WERE REQUIRED. RELEASED THE SAME DAY.

May 16, 1986 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mining Corp · Fall from ladders

FELL WHILE WORK3NG ON CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING IRON HIT LEG & THE FALL BROKE LEFT ARM. LACERATION OF LEFT LEG.

May 16, 1986 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mining Corp · Fall from ladders

FELL FROM LADDE9 WHILE WORKING ON CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING. THE FALL BROKE HIS LEFT ARM.

October 14, 1985 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mining Corp · Fall down stairs

SLIPPED ON STAIRS AND CAUGHT SELF WITH LEFT ARM ON HAND RAILS.

October 2, 1985 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mining Corp · Fall from machine

ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN AIR HOSE FOR REPAIR FROM TOP OF DUST TANK, LOST FOOTING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN.

April 30, 1983 OK · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mining Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM AHAUL TRUCK AND TWISTED BACK TWISTED OR STRAINED BACK

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