Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 28, 1992 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Browning'S Deep Creek Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

HE & A MECHANIC WORKING UNDER TRUCK (TAKING A TRANSMISSION OUT) A PIECE OF RUST FLEW INTO RIGHT EYE BESIDE THE GLASSES HE WAS WEARING PRESCIPTION SAFETY GLASSES USING WRENCHES & OTHER TOOK (NO HAMMERS OF PUNCHES).

May 23, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Browning'S Deep Creek Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BEATING PIN OUT OF UKE WITH SLEDGE HAMMER & PRESSURE USED BY GRIPPING SLEDGE HAMMER & THE FORCE OF HITTING UKE BRUISED HAND.

February 9, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Browning'S Deep Creek Quarry Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

GETTING PIECE OF STEEL OUT OF THE WALL OF MINE WITH HIS FOOT WRENCH AND WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING INJURED TO FALL AND BREAK FINGER.

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