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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 22, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped onto driver's side tire to grab the vehicle chocks from the bed of the truck. While stepping off of the tire, the employee placed EE's foot onto a loose rock. When the rock spun out beneath the employee, the employee felt their right knee "pop".

September 21, 2021 SC · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Specialty Vermiculite LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was on the way to check reagents and tripped over a frame or piping that was left in the walkway.

March 4, 2021 SC · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Specialty Vermiculite LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee unplug a line on the #8 spiral when EE step on an drain covering. The covering flipped tripping the employee foot. EE stumbled twisting back awkwardly catching balance to keep from falling.

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