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September 11, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Mines Co LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was performing hot-work inside an excavator bucket, with all prescribed PPE, and when EE stood up, EE bumped EE's head.

June 10, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Mines Co LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was re-threading stretch wrap through the stretch wrapper and unexpectedly pinched the right index finger between two rollers. The miner violated Barton Control of Hazardous Energy program.

July 25, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Mines Co LLC · Struck by falling object

When opening the door on #2 crusher tub following a plug for the second time during the shift, an approximately 8" rock struck the top of their foot behind the safety toe. Operator reported pain and redness in the area, administered first aid. Operator received x-rays without broken bones and was removed from work for rest.

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