Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 5, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

Employee jumped off of a service truck to the ground instead of using the steps on the truck.

December 28, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the mine. Employee slipped and fell, when employee fell employee put arm out to catch self and jammed shoulder. Employee initially did not seek medical attention but after recently having an MRI, it shows damage that will have to be operated on.

August 19, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee got a foot stuck in mud, they tripped and fell forward hitting head on a rock. Hard hat prevented any lacerations but they strained their neck muscles upon impact.

June 25, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was refueling a loader, when finished employee stepped off of the machine, missed the last step and fell.

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