Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 9, 2026 - · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator MACHINERY
Aggregate,Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

During corrective maintenance on a conveyor belt system, the employee was aligning the belt and cleaning rollers. The conveyor remained energized and operating, with mechanical guards removed and improper tools in use. The employee's left forearm became caught between the belt and a roller.

February 2, 2022 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Aggregate,Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Replacing a blade from a porta blade, the miner missed sliding the blade and cut right thumb. As a result of the incident, the miner received (7) seven stitches.

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