Mining Incidents

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273,193
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2000–2026
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April 10, 2014 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Dan Gernatt Gravel Products, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Two employees were loading items onto a trailer. Weather conditions were dry and very windy. Wind blew grit into one employee's eye which became embedded.

June 14, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WIRE WHEELING A RUSTED FLATATION TANK OUTDOORS, WIND BLEW PIECE OF RUST BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO RIGHT EYE. SENT TO HOSPITAL-DR USED NEEDLE TO REMOVE RUST BUT NO DAMAGE TO EYE OCC URRED. '

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