Mining Incidents

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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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March 25, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
High Country Construction, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was hit in the hardhat with a rock that came off the crusher. Employee went to the doctor the next day and was diagnosed with a concussion. Employee is home at the time. On April 2nd employee was not released by doctor and is currently on Physical Rehab

March 2, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Country Construction, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When putting access panel back on dozer engine compartment the hinge broke cutting a finger

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