Fatality Facts
Most fatalities which occur in the workplace are preventable through proper training of personnel. New Mexico OSHA has prepared Fatal Fact sheets containing information about recent fatalities within New Mexico. Please take the time to review the following documents for information on how to prevent serious injuries and fatalities.
Burned at oil rig explosion
Struck by hatch
Crushed under Truck
Fall from Ladder
Crushed by Forklift
Hit by Recreational Vehicle
Fall through Ceiling
Convenience Store Shooting
Struck by Exploding Tire
Caught Under Conveyor Belt
Fall from Scissors Lift
Electrocution from Utility Line
Struck by Ibeam Falling from Forklift
Crushed by Chilling Unit
Fall Through Ceiling
Struck by Dock Leveler
Tank Fire and Explosion
Contact with electrical line
Aerial ladder collapse
Fall from ladder
Fall from derrick
Fall from roof
Electrocution
Forklift Accident
Lineman Electrocuted
Owner Electrocuted
Worker struck by equipment
Worker crushed by compactor
Worker caught in between equipment
Worker crushed by equipment
Worker caught in compactor
Explosion crushes worker
Fall exiting truck
Fall from height
Wind blows door into worker
Wind blows door into worker
Struck by drunk driver
Crushed by falling object
Crushed by vehicle
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