Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 9, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Sand and Rock, Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was shutting the door to the screen box on the Cedar Rapids after changing screens. He was pulling the door shut as co-worker was pushing the door for the other side, the door stopped, and pulled his left arm back causing pain to the left shoulder.

February 18, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Sand and Rock, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employer has no information on the validity of accident as reported after employee made explosive threats and resigned abruptly. This form is filed under protest upon request by MSHA of fiscal penalties if not filed. Our determination after the fact show no evidence supporting accident.

September 24, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Sand and Rock, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner/operator stepped off loader to go to the bathroom, boot got hooked on ladder and twisted operators knee.

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