Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 4, 1989 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Pine Gold Mining Company · Fall from ladders

ONE LEG OF AN ALUMINUM LADDER COLLAPSED DROPPING THE EMPLOYEE APPROX FOUR <4| FEET HE LANDED ON A 8IN PLASTIC PIPE TWISTING HIS KNEE

August 12, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Pine Gold Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO PUT BUCKET OF OIL OVER END OF FEEDER LOST FOOTING AND TWISTED KNEE.

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