Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 12, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Columbus Quarry LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

loosening a bolt on the WA600, sharp edge on bolt caused laceration on left hand palm. Was wearing gloves.

July 2, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Columbus Quarry LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing drill bit on power drill while it was plugged in. Employee accidentally hit power button and drill came on twisting right index finger, small cut to right thumb. Not wearing gloves. Right index finger fractured

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