Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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February 6, 1985 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Consolidated Gravel & Pipe Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE CLEARING 5AND WITH DOZER TREE LIMB HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

May 30, 1984 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Consolidated Gravel & Pipe Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHAIN BROKE UNDER PRESSURE STRIKING HIM IN THE HEAD.

December 1, 1983 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Consolidated Gravel & Pipe Company · Struck by flying object

OPERATING TRACTOR BULLDOZER AND FOREIGN OBJECT STRUCK IN LEFT TEMPLE.

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