Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 21, 2012 KY · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator MACHINERY
Mountain Aggregates, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had been off from work with illness. He came to office and reported back injury. He had been under his personal doctors care/ This injury/illness did not result from an accident.

April 15, 2010 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Mountain Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was in the process of cutting tree when chainsaw exploded. Explosion resulted in first degree burns on hands and abdomen, third degree burns on upper leg.

July 16, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Mountain Aggregates Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding on primary hammers with automatic unit and looked inside crusher without properly wearing his shield.

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