Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 20, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Ashdown Project LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Welding overhead, slag and sparks went down the shirt sleeve and burned elbow causing a staph infection.

April 11, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Ashdown Project LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a jackleg from a raise # 3, went to put it in a slide bucket

October 27, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Ashdown Project LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pulling a hung steel with jackleg, strained left shoulder and neck area.

January 10, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ashdown Project LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a skilsaw to cut mine timbers. The saw kicked back and cut his right thigh.

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