Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 5, 2026 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was welding a bucket on an excavator when a piece of slag broke off and rolled down their company uniform onto their under shirt causing it to catch fire resulting in second degree burns to their left upper arm.

October 1, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Palm Beach Aggregates LLC · Struck by flying object

Tech was using a wire wheel, a bristle came loose and penetrated the skin in the thigh area on the left leg. Tech went to the hospital to have the piece removed.

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