Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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August 3, 1983 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texasgulf Metals Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CHAIR PULLER HOIST WHEN THE HANDLE BRETLE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL AGAINST CONE CRUSHER BRUISING A LOWER BACK MUSLCE.

July 11, 1983 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texasgulf Metals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING TIRE ON PICK UP USING HANDIMAN JACK WHILE LOWERING VEHICLE WITH JACK HANDLE FLIPPED UP AND STRUCK RIGHT SIDE OF FACE. BOTH LIPS WERE CUT REQUIRING 42 STITCHES.

January 4, 1983 CO · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texasgulf Metals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS INSTALLING V BELT ON CONVEYOR DRIVE USING A PRY BAR BAR SLIPPED OFF SHEAVE WHEEL WITH OTHER END STRIKING EMP IN FACE LACERATION REQUIRED 6 STITCHES

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