Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 28, 1997 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HOISTING
North American Salt Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE RIDING IN THE CAGE, THE HOISTMAN OVER TRAVELLED AND THE AUTOMATIC STOP BROUGHT THE CAG EOCCUPANTS TO THEIR KNEES.

January 30, 1997 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HOISTING
North American Salt Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING INTHE SHAFT, THE EE'S HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SKIP & HAND RAIL. SEVERAL FINGERS WERE FRACTURED.

June 16, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HOISTING
Domtar Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

WORKING IN BASKET ACC PUSHED LEVER THAT MOVED BASKET CAUSED HIM TO FALL AGAINST BASKET BREAKING RIB

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