2 miners lit their fuse for a face round and then re-entered blast area prior to the mandated 1 hour wait period. When they were within 25 feet of the face, a misfire detonated. This was against company policy and recent training. 1 miner was killed by the blast and the other injured.
2 miners lit their fuse for a face round and then re-entered blast area prior to the mandated 1 hour wait period. When they were within 25 feet of the face, a misfire detonated. This was against company policy and recent training. 1 miner was killed by the blast and the other injured.
Individual punctured thumb with nail gun while working on a construction project.
Individual smashed index finger while working on a construction project.
WORKER FELL FROM BACK OF PICKUP TRUCK WHILE UNLOADING HAY BALES. HE LANDED HARD ON DIRT ROAD AND INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. WORKER DECIDED TO WAIT TO SEE HOW BAD THIS INJURY WAS BEFORE SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION.