Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 9, 1999 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Silver Bell Mining Llc · Struck by flying object

USING AN IMPACT WRENCH AND EE HEAD SOCKET TO REMOVE AN ALLEN HEAD BOLT INJURED SUSTAINED A CUT ON HIS LEFT PALM WHEN A ROLL PIN CAME OUT OF THE SOCKET, STRIKING AND CUTTING THE PALM OF INJURED

January 21, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Silver Bell Mining Llc · Struck by flying object

WHILE GRINDING METAL, A FOREIGN BODY ENTERED INJURED'S LEFT EYE. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS WERE PRESCRIBED.

September 25, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Silver Bell Mining Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

GOT SOLVENT ON PANTS, LIT TORCH, CAUGHT PANTS ON FIRE.

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