Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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October 10, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hammering a bearing sleeve. The bearing broke and struck EE's hand causing a laceration to EE's finger

September 21, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was tightening 2 1/2" bolts on a pump when EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder

August 29, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper, chuck tender HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees were drilling the hole when the pipe started to slip. Employee grabbed another wrench to put it on the pipe, while employee was setting the wrench they had a hold of the other pipe. The wrench slipped and the one they were holding accidentally grabbed and smashed their hand between the wrench and the mass of the drill.

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