Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 28, 2021 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lakeside Industries, Inc · Struck by flying object

Miner was using a come-a-long to raise a take up pulley, the hook came loose and rebounded up between conveyor and toe-kick and glanced off miners cheek causing a laceration.

September 30, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lakeside Industries, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting a piece of conveyor belt with a razor knife. The knife slipped and he stabbed his left hand. Employee received 4 stitches to close the wound.

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