Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 3, 1992 AL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER BARGE MANUALLY WITH ROPE STRAINED HIMSELF.

January 16, 1991 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SCREENS ON TOWER WERE CLOGGED EMPLOYEE WAS BEATING ON THEM WITH A HAMMER STRUCK KNEE WITH HAMMER. HE WAS ALONE ON TOWER.

July 26, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS REMOVING WHEELS FROM FRONT LOADER USING HEAVY WRINCH-DROPPED IT ON HIS TOE THIS WAS IN REPAIR SHOP

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