Mining Incidents

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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 15, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was operating a cutting torch when the gas line burst causing a flash burn. He received 1 & 2nd degree burns to the face and neck.

November 17, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Irving Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding on a drag line chain and twisted his back, when he moved the chain. He was examined by three Physicians and was found to have two ruptured disks. Filed on works comp., hurt on duty

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