Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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March 27, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Beker Phosphate Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING ONTO THE CLEVIS THAT WAS ATTACHED TO A 1" CABLE COMING FROM THE BULLDOZER. THE DOZER OP RELEASED THE CABLE DRUM WINCH & THE LACK OF FRICTION CAUSED THE CLEVIS & CABLE TO SLI P OFF THE DOZER SHEAVE & STRIKE EE IN THE HEAD.

December 28, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Beker Phosphate Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE UNSTALLING A NEW TUGBOAT PROPELLER SOME GRINDING OF THE SHAFT AT THE THREADS WAS NECESSARY TO INSTLL LOCK NUT WHILE GRINDING EMP FELT SOMETHING ENTER UNDER EYE EMP THOUGHT HE CLEANED OUT EYE NO MORE PAIN WAS FELT

December 15, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Beker Phosphate Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE USING AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH, THE SOCKET FLEW OFF THE IMPACT ANDC STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE CUTTING UPPER LIP.

February 26, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Beker Phosphate Corp · Flash burns (welding)

FLASHBURNS TO BOTH EYES WHILE OTHER MECHANIC WELDING.

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