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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 1, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Ortiz Project Jv · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MINER WAS INSTALLING VENT LINE OFF THE 2 YARD LOADER, MINER WAS STANDING ON THE FRONT PART OF THE LOADER ON THE DOWNHILL SIDE OF THE VENT LINE. THE LOADER PARK BRAKE WAS SET AND TRANSMISSION W AS IN FIRST GEAR REVERSE POSITION. MINER WAS HOLDING VENT PIPE UP BY HAND WHEN THE LOADER BRAKE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND MINER FELL BETWEEN LOADER AND RIB. THE LOADER TIRE RAN OVER HIS RIGHT FO

January 14, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Ortiz Project Jv · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MECHNIC WAS WORKING ON ELECTRICAL WIRING ON LOADER. THE INSPECTION DOOR WAS OPEN WITH LOADER RUNNING. THE VIBRATION OF THE ENGINE CAUSED THE DOOR TO COME DOWN ON MECHNICS HAND.

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