Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 26, 2026 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
First Rate Excavate · Struck against stationary object

Miner was climbing down from a ladder on the plant, stepped on a rock or uneven surface at the bottom of the ladder and twisted EE's ankle, resulting in a fracture

November 14, 2025 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
First Rate Excavate · Struck by flying object

Cleaning up around equipment, struck overhead support causing skid loader window to break, glass into eye.

March 7, 2024 SD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
First Rate Excavate · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing maintenance on site, using a battery powered hammer drill. The employee lost grip on the drill, resulting in the base/handle of the tool striking the employee in the face (lip and nose). Employee was taken to a local clinic where sutures were used to close the injury on the employee's lip.

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