Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 2, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Montana Rockworks Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over a rock and fell on right arm, dislocated shoulder

October 16, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Montana Rockworks Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Employee operating front end loader tried to turn around on a sloped road without controlling speed need to make the turn safely, resulting in the front end loader tipping on its side.

October 5, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Montana Rockworks Inc · Struck by flying object

Rock broke from splitter and hit employee in left arm

July 14, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Montana Rockworks Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee jammed finger while holding rock on splitter

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