Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 13, 1985 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HOISTING
American Salt Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

RIGHT HAND CAUG2T BETWEEN TWO SLIDING ELEVATOR DOORS

July 5, 1985 KS · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HOISTING
American Salt Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SIGNALS WERE NOT PROPERLY GIVEN TO HOIST OPERATOR WHEN I.NAME AND ANOTHER EMPLOYE RODE OUT OF THE MINE ON NORTH CAGE AFTER COMPLETING NORTH SHAFT INSPECTION AS A RESULT THE HOIST OPERATOR TOOK THE TWO EMPLOYEES PAST THE LANDING INTO THE TIPPLE 2/3 OF THE WAY AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE THE TOW EMPLOYEES CHECKED THE SOUTH SHAFT AND I.NAME PASSES OUT AFTER REACHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUT

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