Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 24, 2022 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wlliams Diversified Materials, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Diesel fuel spilled on the portable plant because someone left the handles open. When employee stepped on the rail of the plant, boot slipped on the rail causing them to fall striking the plant rail on right shin.

November 19, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williams Diversified Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was using shovel to clear chat from screening plant area. He felt a "pop" in his lower back. Diagnosis: lower back strain.

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