Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 3, 2026 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Ace Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking Down Stairs and stepped on a 3in rock rolling the left ankle.

February 6, 2025 WV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Ace Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Steep grades, loose material, wet ground conditions with truck driving up steep grade, causing truck to slide back into the excavator and a rock to strike the cab.

January 20, 2025 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ace Aggregates · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Cold and Icy wintertime weather conditions, causing a trip and fall.

September 15, 2020 WV · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Ace Aggregates · Accident type, without injuries

Operator was backing water truck up and backed up on berm and truck rolled on its side. No Injury.

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