Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 6, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quarry Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

KNOCKING ROCKS 0ROM GRIZZLY AND HIT INSTEP OF FOOT WITH HAMMER.

September 6, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quarry Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BACK COVER OF 8 X 20 SIMPLEX SCREEN WITH A 3/4 TON CHAIN HOIST. EMPLOYEE PULLED ON THE CHAIN OF HOIST CAUSING THE HANDLE TO SPIN AROUND. HANDLE HIT EMPLOYEE IN FACE.

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