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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June 8, 1983 ME · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HOISTING
Industrial Garnet Extractives Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MR. EVERETT FAILED TO LOCK OUT THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH ON AN ELEVATOR BEFORE REPAIRING THE DRIVE BELT. IT TURNED ON WHILE HE WAS WORKING ON IT PULLING HIS HAND UP INTO THE ELEVATOR.

February 2, 1983 ME · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HOISTING
Industrial Garnet Extractives Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MR FOSTER WAS SHUTTING OFF THE RESCREEN BARREL CLOSE TO AN ELEVATOR WHEN AN ELEVATOR BUCKET CAME UP STRIKING THE WRENCH IN HIS HAND PULLING HIS HAND INTO THE ELEVATOR HE RECEIVED A CUT TO THE LITTLE FINGER AND PALM REQUIRING NINE STITCHES

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