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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October 31, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Colwell Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A 4" GRINDER DISK BROKE OFF THE GRINDER AND WENT INTO LEFT ARM, CAUSING LACERATION.

May 18, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Colwell Stone Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN3TUNNEL WORKING,A ROCK GOT HUNG ON BELT OF CRUSHER AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE IT,MORE ROCKS FELL OFF BELT AND HIT HIM IN THE CHEST.

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