Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 17, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Atlas Sand & Rock Inc · Struck by flying object

SPARK FROM GRINDER HIT IN EYE.

October 24, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Atlas Sand & Rock Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WELDING AND SLAG WENT DOWN INSIDE OF BOOT.

August 12, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker MACHINERY
Atlas Sand & Rock Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDING ALL GOT TIRED AND THE GRINDER GOT TOO HEAVY.

January 4, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Atlas Sand & Rock Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPOSITIONING A BLADE ON A KUBOTA TRACTOR. HE REMOVED A PIN HOLDING THE BLADE IN PLACE. WHEN THE PIN CAME OUT, THE BLADE DROPPED ON HIS LEFT FOOT. EMPLOYEE HAD A BADLY SPRAINED TO E ON LEFT FOOT.

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