Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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November 13, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

A process attendant clearing material under the East/West CCDC screw reached into a leak hole, where their finger contacted the moving screw, amputating its tip. They reported the incident immediately, received first aid, and was taken to the ER for a tetanus shot and further treatment.

August 7, 2021 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was repairing closing line cable on overhead bridge crane when fall protection harness lanyard became entangled in drive motor shaft while spotting the drum for repairs, pulling employee from their feet and against the coupling. The employee received broken ribs and bruising.

July 24, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by flying object

Employee approached compressor to unload and shutdown. As they approached, the connection between compressor and hose failed (safety pins, and whip check were in place) and the hose impacted left upper arm, resulting in a puncture wound from a bolt on the coupling clamp. Employee received 6 sutures to close wound. Returned to work on next shift.

August 10, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was rolling a piece of steel on a Webb plate bending role in the Maintenance Shop when EE's finger was caught between the plate and roll. The employee's left ring finger was crushed resulting in a laceration and fracture to the end of finger.

June 1, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was clearing a material blockage from Finish Mill #1 dust collector hopper and came in contact with the rotary feeder resulting in lacerations and crushing to the tips of the 2nd and 3rd digits on EE's right hand.

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