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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 26, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was at the belt press area, they slipped and when they fell, they hit their head on the ground.

March 2, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec STRIKING OR BUMPING
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee slipped, fell on their back and hit their toe on something that was nearby and also hit their head on the ground. Employee said they felt fine but out of precautionary measures we sent them to the clinic for a check up.

August 18, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was using a hose to spray pump, employee was putting the hose away and their leg went through the hole on the grading causing leg abrasions and sore back.

July 24, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving the haul truck when they hit a bump in the road, felt back getting tight over the next 10 minutes after hitting the bump.

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