Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 25, 1986 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perkinston Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

PULLING ON CHEA7ER PIPE TRYING TO LOOSEN PUMP IMPELLER.PIPE FELL AND CUT LEFT HAND REQ STITCHES.

June 2, 1983 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perkinston Sand & Gravel Company · Fall onto or against objects

CHAIN BROKE ALLOWING PIPE TO HIT CURTIS CAUSING HIM TO FALL ONTO A PUMP

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