Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 17, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Q&D Construction LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was shoveling off a conveyor belt. Employee felt a pop in their back, and felt immediate pain.

August 9, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Q&D Construction LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing access cover bolts, adjustable wrench slipped off bolt and smashed employee's right middle finger against crusher.

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