Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 23, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drake Construction Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was helping repair a broken conveyor belt splice. Employee was pulling on the conveyor belt and felt a pain in left shoulder.

July 17, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drake Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trimming a conveyor belt while doing a Flexco Super Screw splice with a utility knife when it slipped cutting EE's left ring finger. The cut required 2 stitches.

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