Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 24, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was using a utility knife to cut belting, the knife slipped and he cut his left thigh, which required sutures to close.

May 30, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by flying object

Miner was hammering on a bucket on a dragline bucket, when a piece if iron broke off striking him on the chin.

August 29, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A CONVEYOR BELT WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT LEG ABOVE HIS KNEE.

February 22, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barton Sand & Gravel Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING THE TIE WIRE USED TO SECURE PENDENT LINES DURING TRANSPORT OF THE CRANE. WHILE CUTTING THE LAST TIE WIRE, THE PENDENT LINE SLID AND HIT HIS ARM.

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