Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 11, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knox County Stone · Struck by flying object

Employee alleges was using a chisel and a piece of steel went into right eye.

April 18, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knox County Stone · Struck by flying object

Employee alleges he was walking away from loader when another employee was hitting tooth shank with a hammer and a piece of steel came off cutting hs wrist.

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