Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 27, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Alhambra Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING ANGLE IRON FROM BEAM, GRINDER GRABBED AND KICKED BACK STRICKING THE UPPER LIP, CAUSING THE LIP TO BE CUT OPEN.

July 29, 1985 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Alhambra Mines Inc · Flash burns (welding)

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING & DID NOT USE HOOD TO PROTECT EYES FOR THE FULL TIME HE WAS WELDING THEREFORE HIS EYES WERE BURNT

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