Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 15, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Exit 5 Sand & Gravel, LLC · Fall from machine

The individual climbed onto the stacking conveyor to lube a few rollers. EE did not lock out the conveyor nor did EE use fall protection. The conveyor was started once EE climbed onto the conveyor resulting in a fall.

June 9, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Exit 5 Sand & Gravel, LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Flash burn to eyes from welding

January 7, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Exit 5 Sand & Gravel, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I was told to run the dredge for a few days. Supervisor didn't like that I left it dirty. Supervisor told me I was fired and I turned to talk to a fellow employee and got struck in the back of the head. Had to go get staples.

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