Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 21, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tezak Heavy Equipment, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting crown rubber with utility knife. Knife slipped and cut his left thumb. Stitches were required. Able to return to work.

February 13, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tezak Heavy Equipment, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening bolt on crusher jaw. Bolt broke and wrench and spring hit him in the face. His nose was broken and stitches were required.

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