Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 16, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Western States Minerals Corp · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

EMPLOYEE WAS ROCKBOLTING WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK. HE JUMPED OUT OF THE WAY, AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

May 10, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Western States Minerals Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS DRIVING TRUCK ALL DAY & INJ HAND. IT WAS SORE FOR COUPLE WEEKS & SWELLED UP MORNING OF 5/25/91.

October 9, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
White Pine Gold Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS LOOKING BACKWARD WHILE RIDING A 4 WHEELER

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