February 2, 2026
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asphalt Specialties Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object
The miner was working on removing a bearing from a motor mount assembly. A small pry bar was being used to remove the bearing. The pry bar was under load when the miner struck the shaft with a hammer. The pry bar released and struck the miner in right cheek near the nose. The impact caused a laceration which required stitches and CT scans.