Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 28, 1983 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Jersey Zinc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE TRIED TO LIFT A BULL HOSE ON TO THE HOSE RACK BY HIMSELF HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER WHILE LIFTING THE HOSE

May 4, 1983 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Jersey Zinc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE REPOSITIONING A DRILL MACHINE THE EE LIFTED THE MACHINE INSTEAD OF USING A MECHANICAL DEVICE FOR LIFTING, CAUSING A STRAIN OF T H E BACK.

April 14, 1983 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Jersey Zinc Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO CARRY A DRILL HAMMER FROM #4 SCOOP TO J-3 WHEN THEY BENT OVER TO SET IT ON THE SADDLE THE EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA

February 8, 1983 CO · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Jersey Zinc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE POURING COAL FROM A BUCKET INTO A STOKER SANCHEZ FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND WAS UNABLE TO STRAIGHTEN UP FOR A FEW MINUTES

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