Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 1, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Mertens Construction Company, Inc · Struck by flying object

Helping grind and something (dust or irritant) got behind safety equipment and irritated eye. Classified as Right eye irritation/abrasion.

October 19, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Mertens Construction Company, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee using a grinder, slipped and cut left leg (thigh).

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