Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 18, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bradys Bend Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to loosen the eyelet on an excavator tool cylinder with a pipe wrench and felt a sharp pain in his neck and shoulder. The employee could not function as normal afterwards.

May 23, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal loader head operator, roscoe operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bradys Bend Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

A manual grease gun with a 15" hose failed while the employee was greasing the wheel loader. When the hose failed, grease shot into his left eye.

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