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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June 28, 2008 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Polar Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

Ripping frozen ground on a bulldozer, while wearing several kidney belts for support.

April 15, 2005 AK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Polar Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was welding inside the shop. Approx 25' away another employee was using a wire wheel. EE lifted his welding helmet and got hit by wire.

July 14, 2000 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Polar Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE GRINDER KICKED BACK WHILE GRINDING. IT PUT A DEEP GASH IN LEFT KNEE.

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