Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
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2000–2026
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June 7, 2024 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
SDAC · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning bearings near the chute when a rock came off the belt and hit the employee behind the left ear. Employee was wearing a hard hat.

November 16, 2022 AL · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
SDAC · Accident type, without injuries

Contractor haul truck over traveled berm. no injuries to miner, no damage to equipment

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