Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 1, 1999 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Seaway Sand & Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPENING LID TO CRUSHER, WHEN THE LITTLE ELECTRIC MOTOR THAT RUNS THE HYDR. PUMP STOPPED RUNNING, EE WAS FEELING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR HEAT, WHEN ANOTHER EE TAPPED THE MOTOR & IT STARTE D, CATCHING HIS FINGER IN THE GUARDED COUPLING.

July 24, 1998 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Seaway Sand & Stone Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS HELPING THE WELDER UNDER THE CRUSHER WHENA PIECE OF SLAG FLEW IN HIS EAR. BURNT INSIDE OF EAR AND WAS TREATED AT EMERGENCY ROOM

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