Mining Incidents

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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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November 12, 2015 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CS Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to cut rubber conveyor belt with a razor knife when his hand slipped causing a laceration to the palm of his right hand. The employee was wearing leather work gloves.

May 20, 2015 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CS Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding plate metal when the grinder kicked and cut his leg right above the knee (right)

May 22, 2014 UT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CS Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking from point A to point B, and tripped on blast cord that was covered in dust.

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