Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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November 25, 2019 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was assisting another employee to remove a nut and bolt from a conveyor roller frame. The injured employee was using a wrench to hold the bolt as the other employee was turning the nut. The injured employees wrench slipped resulting in the ring finger of EE's left hand being struck against some angle iron or conveyor frame.

October 8, 2014 MS · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a utility knife to cut a piece of conveyor. The knife slipped and lacerated the employee's right leg.

May 14, 2014 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was prying on a wear plate that was to be removed from a front end loader bucket. The pry bar broke resulting in it striking him above the lip.

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