Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 11, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Stringtown Materials LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a hydraulic jack to place metal liner up against crusher wall when the jack slipped hitting employees left forearm.

April 4, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Stringtown Materials LP · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A MIG WELDER WHEN THE SLAG BURNED THROUGH HIS GLOVE CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO LEFT HAND.

March 8, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Stringtown Materials LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING CUTTING TORCH FRO AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME RESULTING IN STRAIN TO HIS NECK AND LOWER BACK.

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