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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December 23, 2019 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horizon Ag Products · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees were using a sledge hammer to break loose a nut/bolt on a piece of equipment. The hammer bounced back and smashed this employee's finger.

October 23, 2014 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horizon Ag Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee began experiencing pain in her right shoulder, rotator cuff, triceps, deltoid and collar bone following the repetitive use of a mortar and pestle to grind material samples.

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