Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 21, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Seahawk Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON TEREX CAT, SLAG FLEW BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES FRAME & BURNED EYE. ONE INJURY, NO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

September 2, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Seahawk Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WAS CUTTING PIPE ON WABCO HAUL TRUCK, FLAT GROUND, HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON. SLAG FROM PIPE BLEW BACK BEHIND FRAME ON SAFETY GLASSES & BURNED RIGHT EYE. ONE PERSON INJURED NO PROPERTY DAMAGE. USE D TRUCK, OXYGEN & ACETYLENE.

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