Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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March 23, 2023 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trapper Mining Inc · Fall from machine

While training a Journeyman Mechanic to perform a strut PM on a Komatsu 830E, lost footing and landed on the concrete floor on right hip/leg.

April 25, 2022 CO · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trapper Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported stepping off a beam to a walkway inadvertently landing on the edge of the walking surface.

January 4, 2021 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trapper Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee reported while climbing off a motor grader, EE slipped off the last step. EE's lower back landed on the back side of the moldboard.

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