Mining Incidents

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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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May 25, 2017 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Century Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting hole in conveyor belting with pocket knife. knife folded shut on employee's finger, cutting it. Laceration on right index finger.

May 22, 2016 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Century Companies Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on uneven ground, had a pre-existing meniscus tear in knee. While walking knee popped and employee experienced knee pain.

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