Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 9, 2025 SC · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
W R Grace & Company-Conn · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was attempting to open a hatch on top of a bulk truck

August 9, 2023 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
W R Grace & Company-Conn · Struck by falling object

Employee reported that a handlebar from the "Stop Sign" cart fell and hit EE's knee when EE was moving it into position in front of a truck. The handlebar is welded into position so the event, as described, could not be verified.

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