Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 8, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Iron Mountain Trap Rock · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking, stopped, turned and felt pain in his knee.

May 7, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Iron Mountain Trap Rock Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was using an air impact gun to tighten bolts on Jaw Die when a strong wind blew dust into his eyes. He had a small piece of metal imbedded into the right eye near the iris. Removed FB in ER and antibiotic eye drops given.

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