Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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September 25, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Estech Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WORKING ON SEALING WATER LINE USING PIPE WRENCH.WRENCH SLIPPED AND MASHED MIDDLE FINGER RIGHT HAND.

February 15, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Estech Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS PULLING ON A LEVER TO OPEN A CHUTE AT THE WASHER STORAGE BIN. HE LEANED OVER TO SNATCH THE LEVER AND STRAINED HIS BACK

September 26, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Estech Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON HAND WRENCH PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK

May 6, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Estech Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A DRIVE RATCHET TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON PUMP THE RATCHET SLIPPED OFF CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL BACK ONTO A PIPE FLANGE

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