Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 15, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Williamsville Stone Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Miner was swinging a 3 pound hammer when they felt a pain in their right shoulder and elbow.

May 3, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Williamsville Stone Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING A 40 OUNCE BALLPEEN HAMMER TO FREE A STEEL WEDGE THAT HOLDS A BLOW BAR INSIDE OF A IMPACT CRUSHER. WHILE STRIKING THE WEDGE OUT, A SLIVER CHIPPED OF THE HAMMER HEAD AND WENT INTO HIS RIGHT HAND NEAR THE THUMB.

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