Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 9, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Tarmac Texas Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS TA5ING BOLYS OUT OF SCREEN WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH.WHEN A STEEL PARTICLE BECAME LODGED IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

February 25, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Tarmac Texas Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG HOIST TO PULL UP CYCLINDER WHEN CYLINDER SLIPPED OFF HOIST AND PUT PRESSURE ON HIS BACK FROM HOLDING YP CYLINDER.

May 30, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Tarmac Texas Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STEEL WITH A TORCH WHEN A SLAG POPPED UP IN HIS EYE

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