Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 22, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CMAT Mobile Crushing, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Co-worker & IE used catwalk equipment to change a screen. While using pry bar it slipped off the equipment, accidentally. The end of the pry bar contacted lip of IE and caused a small laceration. IE went to an urgent care in Stockton, CA and received 5-stitches. IE missed no work days, and has not impacted ability to work.

May 6, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
CMAT Mobile Crushing, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Miner was removing wedged cobbles and as soon as EE was able to remove the wedged cobbles one slung out and hit EE's shin.

June 29, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
CMAT Mobile Crushing, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Possible contact with overhead electrical lines by excavator traveling roadway. Hot dry windy conditions. No injuries or damage to mine site.

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