Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 26, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS BARRING DOWN A DRAW POINT WHEN A FALLING ROCK SMASHED HIS FINGER INTO HIS SCALING BAR

January 7, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS OPERATING A LOCOMOTIVE WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM ABOVE HITTING HIM ON THE LEG.

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