Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 23, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner lost balance and fell on stairs at screen tower.

March 11, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

Employee failed to maintain footing while on track of Cat Excavator, and landed on his buttocks.

April 4, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was welding while standing on a ledge approx. 4-5' above the ground. EE slipped on loose material and fell down, breaking his ankle.

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