Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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September 26, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Yuba Silica Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WA> USING A METAL TOOL AND WHEN HE LET FO OF IT SLIPPED AND SMASHED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGERL.

March 24, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Yuba Natural Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS TIGHTENING BOLT ON GEAR BOX WITH WRENCH HE NOTED PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN HIS HAND

July 7, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Yuba Natural Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

BREAKING ROCKS WITH SLEDGE HAMMER AND PIECE OF ROCK HIT HIM IN THROAT.

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