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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 1, 2026 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team member was tightening a set screw in a slightly bent position, stood up, and experienced back discomfort.

August 8, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team Member complained of chest pain before suddenly becoming unresponsive. Bystanders administered CPR and they were transported to the hospital.

February 12, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker OTHER
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was performing maintenance on a cone crusher. While lying down, miner reached up to access bolts on the hydraulic block when their shoulder spontaneously dislocated. Miner reports previous history of same condition, outside of work.

September 27, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Prior to the beginning of Team Members regular shift, they experienced a non-work related acute on-set medical event that resulted in their death. This is an immediately reportable accident not a work related injury or illness.

August 10, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker OTHER
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was experiencing shortness of breath and chest pains while operating loader. After notifying tower operator of symptoms, miner drove themselves to hospital where they were admitted and treated for a heart attack resulting from 95% blockage in one of the main arteries related to personal medical condition.

January 16, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Unclassified, insufficient data

An individual (Non-Miner, Non Employee) died of natural causes.

October 7, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Struck by flying object

WHILE MAKING REPAIRS ON VERTICAL SHAFT CRUSHER, A STRONG WIND BLEW DIRT INTO EE'S EYE (RIGHT).

March 17, 2000 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Morse Brothers Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LEANING DOWN LOOKING AT PIECE OF FEEDER HAD A SHARP PAIN GO THROUGH MIDSECTION AND TRIED TO STAND UP AND COULD NOT.

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