Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 24, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was removing nut with a wrench on the classifier at the plant. EE said heard a "pop" in the left wrist.

June 4, 2015 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was breaking up large gravel with sledge hammer and chip flew off and cut his finger.

August 18, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was raking out gravel from underneath the crusher and one stone came out and hit him in the forehead. He was wearing a hard hat and safety glasses.

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