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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 20, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was changing segments on loader (Cat #4-11 988F) bucket when EE placed EE's palm on the carriage bolt head and applied the impact gun to the nut to remove. The bolt head spun and cut through the miner's glove and lacerated EE's hand.

August 9, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

The plant operator was working with EE replacing a bearing at the head pulley of the sand stacker when EE cut EE's index finger on EE's right hand.

March 13, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on a new screen deck installation the miner was working to install the springs and EE's left hand was struck with a hammer.

June 23, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner lost balance and fell on stairs at screen tower.

August 17, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FIRE
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was burning wood debris in the main pit area. Employee was too close to the flames, resulting in 1st and 2nd degree burns to face and arms.

March 11, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

Employee failed to maintain footing while on track of Cat Excavator, and landed on his buttocks.

July 3, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STRIKING OR BUMPING
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee had a laceration to the left forehead area after coming in contact with a piece of cut metal.

April 4, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was welding while standing on a ledge approx. 4-5' above the ground. EE slipped on loose material and fell down, breaking his ankle.

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