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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 2, 2025 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This injury was classified as a first aid and then later diagnosed on June 4, 2025, as a possible meniscus tear, and will need to be scoped to identify the injury.

February 2, 2025 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was replacing haul truck tire in tire shop on a flat surface. Getting into the tire rim to work with the air stem they stepped down and twisted their left ankle spraining it.

September 21, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

Dismounting off the cable reeler stepped on a rock and it rolled and twisted ankle spraining it.

June 19, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

WALKING BY GRIND DITCH TO GO TO ANOTHER JOB, THERE WAS A HOSE BURRIED IN THE MUD, STEPPED ON HOSE AND TWISTED ANKLE.

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