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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August 23, 1989 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Southern Silica Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLAG FROM ANOTHER EMPLOYEES GRINDER WENT INTO RIGHT EYE.

July 3, 1989 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Southern Silica Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING NEAR A CO-WORKER THAT WAS USING A GRINDER, WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED LEFT EYE.

July 7, 1983 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

REPLACINE EXCESS DOOR ON NORTH DRYER A PIECE OF HOT SLAG FELL INTO RIGHT EYE

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