Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 16, 1985 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anamax Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS CUTING BOLTS OFF WOODEN BEAMS THAT HOLD TABLES UP THE GROUND WAS SLIPPERY EMP SLIPPED AND THE TABLE BEAM FELL ON H IS LEG EMP PASSED OUT FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN CRAWLED TO TRUCK AND DRO DROVE TO EXIT GATE ANOTHER EMP TOKK HIM TO THE DOCTOR

April 9, 1984 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anamax Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING THE MAIN 4-HOOK SAFETY SWITCH ON MAIN OXIDE CRANE. WHJEN DISMOUNTING THEHE LOST HIS FOOTING CAUSING HIM TO FALL HE HIT HIS HEAD AND LANDED ON A HANDRAIL ON HIS LEFT SID E HURTING HIS RIBS

February 14, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anamax Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS STANDIN G ON AN OILY SIRFACE WHEN HE WAS PULLING A PLATE FROM BEHIND A SHEER. HE SLIPPED & FELL INJURING HIS BACK.

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