Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 12, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Eagle Star Rock Products LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured worker suffered a right hand injury while EE and a second worker were drilling out a piece of rubber conveyor belting. Injured employee required four stitches to close wound, and was released by Urgent Care for return to light duty work same day.

February 1, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Eagle Star Rock Products LLC · Struck by flying object

Worker was grinding on a metal "spoon" attachment to a skidsteer loader, when they were hit in the eye by some of the grindings.

June 14, 2012 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Eagle Star Rock Products LLC · Struck by flying object

I was grinding a metal tube an a flake of metal got into my left eye

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