Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 3, 2025 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
KGM Contractors Inc · Struck by flying object

Operator was running pressure washing and fitting to hose came apart and struck operator in the mouth area causing a cut to their lip area resulting in 10 stitches to the lip area.

October 25, 2020 MN · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
KGM Contractors Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Pulley froze on conveyor and employee tried to dislodge with a pry bar. Pulley engaged and caught the employee's left pinky finger in pulley causing tendon damage in EE's pinky finger.

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