Mining Incidents

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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 18, 2025 MA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman MACHINERY
Lorusso Materials Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cranking a cable winch to pull the dust stacker conveyor sideways. The cable guide bar on the winch failed. The broken bar flew up striking the employee on the right side of EE's face causing a laceration, fracture and right eye injury.

January 28, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Lorusso Materials Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAND GRINDER TO CLEAN UP STEEL FOR WELDING. A PIECE OF METAL WENT INTO RIGHT EYE.

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