Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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July 3, 1987 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hallett Construction Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LY3NG ON HIS BACK IN VIBRATOR WHEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE DROPPED A 3# HAMMER ON HIS NOSE CAUSING VICTIM A MINOR CONCUSION & A FX.TO THE TIP OF HIS NOSE HE WAS ADMITTD TO HOSPITAL FOR OBSERVATION FOR3SEVERAL HOURS

February 16, 1987 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hallett Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HOLDING 5 PIECE OF IRON IN PLACE ANOTHER WORKER WAS STRAIGHTENING IT WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER THE VIBRATION BRUISED A NERVE IN HIS HAND

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