Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 25, 2014 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Oilfield Minerals, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting 3/4 inch rubber hose with pocket knife when knife slipped cutting thumb on right hand requiring 4 stitches.

November 20, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Oilfield Minerals, Inc · Struck by flying object

A mechanic was removing a bearing from the ball mill discharge auger shaft with a hammer and a shard of metal stuck another mechanics right arm.

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