Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 13, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Claude C Wood Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING A SCALPING SCREEN WITH HAMMER

August 20, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reeves Inc · Struck by flying object

HOPPER ON JAW WAS FULL AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED OUT WITH PICKAX FRAGMENT FROM PICK AX FLEW INTO LEFT PECTORIAL MUSCLE.

July 23, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reeves Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING DIRT VIBRATING FEEDER & HIT FOOT WITH PCK AXE.

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