Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 28, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Rock Services LLC · Fall from machine

While miner was exiting/stepping down out of a storage trailer EE's ankle turned and simultaneously EE's knee gave out causing EE to fall to the ground.

April 15, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Rock Services LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was cutting a piece off of a conveyor belt using a utility knife. Miner was cutting towards their body , knife slipped and made contact with right forearm causing a laceration. Laceration was approx. 1" long and several mm deep and required medical attention.

July 10, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Black Rock Services LLC · Struck by flying object

While using a grinder the miner had a small piece of debris enter the corner of EE's right eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses at time of incident. Employee was taken to urgent care and released post eye doctor visit on 07/11/25. Released to return to work for next scheduled shift (07/14/25).

May 22, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Rock Services LLC · Struck by falling object

While conducting R&R on a new conveyor (not energized) digging bar slid/fell onto a miner's hand causing a laceration to the miner's thumb. Initially it was believed to be controlled with gauze/bandage however due to bleed through etc the miner was sent to a clinic and was given 4 stitches to close the wound.

May 7, 2024 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Rock Services LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Crusher Maintenance employee fell onto EE's tail bone while walking on catwalk. Employee reported that EE did not fall onto EE's back or hit EE's head. Reported incident in the afternoon and an initial report was taken and employee was sent for medical evaluation.

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