Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
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2000–2026
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July 17, 2023 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing maintenance on a screen and twisted to grab a bolt and strained lower back.

May 19, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

(New Construction) While installing chute work, employee ascended extension ladder placing self in a pinch point area and the pathway of plate work chute being hoisted by use of chain hoist causing injury to left jaw

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