Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 26, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Atlas Energy Solutions · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner got a hand smashed in a metal lever mid swing when using a sledge hammer causing a cut to the left hand. Miner received 3 stitches at the local hospital on left hand.

February 9, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Atlas Energy Solutions · Struck by flying object

EE was removing a bearing race from a dryer fan shaft. EE struck the bearing race with a chisel when a shred of metal passed through the glove and into EE's left thumb.

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