Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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February 17, 2026 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Antoine Rock Quarry · Struck by flying object

Two miners were moving a portable crusher with a remote control. The track on the crusher contacted a rock, ejecting it and causing it to forcefully hit two miners. The miners were taken to the hospital to have the rocks removed.

February 17, 2026 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Antoine Rock Quarry · Struck by flying object

Two miners were moving a portable crusher with a remote control. The track on the crusher contacted a rock, ejecting it and forcefully hitting two miners. The miners were taken to the hospital to have the rocks removed.

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