Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 13, 2021 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Ulland Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was repairing a stacking conveyor when EE got debris in left eye from blowing sand and dust which resulted in a swollen left eye at 10:00 pm on the date of incident. Swollen eye was diagnosed as corneal ulcer/small abrasion.

August 17, 2021 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Ulland Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee had scratched cornea from fine material in right eye due to windy conditions.

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