Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 16, 2021 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Black Butte Coal Company · Struck by flying object

Mechanic was struck in lower lip with an impact socket when it disconnected from an impact gun while in use. Laceration injury; required 4 sutures from physician to close.

May 18, 2020 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Black Butte Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Environmental engineer suffered lacerated pinky finger (right hand) while operating a cordless drill in order to retrieve water samples from a well.

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