Mining Incidents

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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 19, 2016 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BURNCO Colorado LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

the miner was changing a bearing on a belt press. the miner said the injury occurred when lifting the old bearing off and twisting at the same time.

May 4, 2016 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BURNCO Colorado LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was changing a faulty roller on a feed hopper. The roller slipped and fell back striking the miner on the side of the head.

November 5, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BURNCO Colorado LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MINER WAS PUMPING WATER INTO A WATER TRUCK. THE CONNECTION BLEW APART AND STRUCK THE MINER ON THE LEG.

October 29, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BURNCO Colorado LLC · Struck by falling object

The miner was putting back together a pump after changing the seal and it slipped causing the pump to fall and smashing his right index finger

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