Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 21, 2024 UT · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S & L Inc · Struck by flying object

Miner was cutting a bearing off of a conveyor with a torch, hit part with a hammer and a small piece of metal flew off and stuck in their lower lip, Dr removed metal and put 2 stiches in lip

June 4, 2024 UT · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S & L Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Installing Conveyor support beam, chain slipped on support and beam pivoted knocking miner from the catwalk, fell approx 8 feet, slight fracture of wrist

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