Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 16, 1990 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Emaral Corp · Struck by flying object

WELDING ON TOGGLE PLATE-FRAGMENT FLEW UNDER MASK AND INTO EYE.

March 20, 1989 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Emaral Corp · Struck by flying object

WELDING WITH MASK ON PIECE OF DUST FLEW UNDER MASK AND INTO EYE

September 27, 1988 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Emaral Corp · Flash burns (welding)

REPAIRING PLANT-WENT HOME AND WENT TO BED AND EYES STARTED BURNING AN WATERING FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES.

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