Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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August 3, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cyprus Mineral Park Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRIPPING INSULATION WITHA UTILITY KNIFE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND THE KNIFE CUT HIS LEG.

May 12, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cyprus Mineral Park Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYE EWAS USING A HAMMER AND JACKHAMMER OT BREAK A PVC CONDUIT STUB UP. ONE OF THE LOWS CAUSED A FRAGMENT TO COME OFF THE BIT AND PUNCTURE THE EMPLOYEE'S ARM.

October 31, 1987 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cyprus Mineral Park Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT HE WAS REMOVING A 6" VALVE AND RUBBER HOSE FROM A PORTABLE PUMP, AND WHILE USING A BAR TO MOVE THE HOSE HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

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