Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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March 20, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Estech Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING FLEXIBLE PIPE TO PUT ON SUCTION PUMP.WHEN HE LIFTED PIPE,HE FELT PAIN IN GROIN AEA.

October 7, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Estech Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING AN EMPTY ACETYLENE BOTTLE FROM THE BOOM TRUCK THE BOTTLE FELL OVER TRAPPING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE BOTTLE AND THE RACK HOLDING THE BOTTLE CAUSING INJURY TO RIGHT RING FING ER

April 21, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Estech Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO PUT DRAG CABLE BACK ON DRUM FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

January 22, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Estech Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE HURT BACK & RIGHT SHOULDER WHILE PULLING ON POWER CABLE DURING WALK.

January 3, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Estech Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A 2" WATER HOSE ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE SILVER CITY MINE WASHER AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SIDE-LOWER ABDOMEN-UPPER THIGH.

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