Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 26, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
American River Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WASHING MACHINERY WITH PRESSURE WASHER.HOSE HIT HIM IN THE EYE.

December 3, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
American River Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AT THE MAIN PLANT WHEN A ROCK GOT TOO HOT & EXPLODED & HIT HIM IN THE EYE.

October 26, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
American River Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING CUTTING EDGE ON 988 LOADER & AIR HOSE BROKE & HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH.

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