Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 21, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Grefco Minerals Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was shoveling dirt near kiln area during strong winds. Wind blew material back into employee's face and into right eye. Material could not be effectively removed on site and employee visited doctor. Doctor was able to remove material. Resulted in scratched cornea in right eye.

July 6, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Grefco Minerals Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that there was a power bump in the system and they were running to see what happened and twisted their back.

August 1, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Grefco Minerals Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

KNEES STARTED HURTING AFTER WORK ON 07/31/02, WENT TO WORK ON 08/01/02, PAIN GOT WORSE, WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM IN BISHOP, CALIFORNIA TO SEE DOCTOR.

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