Every reportable accident on file with MSHA at a Vermont mine. Operators below are ranked by recorded fatality count in this state alone.
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EE was traveling up the meadow road to load a truck. While driving up the road, EE shook the bucket to make sure it was clean. The bucket contacted the ground and made the loader suddenly stop and propel EE into the windshield.
Workers removing a jaw crusher motor. As the hammer attachment was being positioned towards the crusher motor, the hydraulic hammer attachment fell from the excavator quick coupler. The hammer attachment struck the victim in the head pining them to the work platform.