Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 30, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Smart Sand, Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was using a drill in the shop and the drill bit slipped, resulting in a cut on the arm. Employee received stitches to close the laceration, and was given clearance to return to work without restrictions.

April 24, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator MACHINERY
Smart Sand, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Two miners were working with the access door on the dryer. One miner was holding the door and the other miner was checking the seal. When suction from the fan caused the door to slip from the miners fingers smashing the other miner's middle finger in the door.

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