Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 26, 2024 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
S&S Concrete & Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was checking for oversize rock around crusher fine stacker, wind caused dust or particles to enter left eye causing abrasions.

February 4, 2022 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
S&S Concrete & Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

While checking the settling pond in windy conditions with proper eye safety wear in place, foreign material unexpectedly entered the right eye. This later caused an infection which required medical attention.

May 1, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
S&S Concrete & Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was working under the Jaw belt under windy conditions and the wind blew something into his eye. He rubbed it causing a scratch.

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