Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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December 17, 1990 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reiss Viking · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED AND FELL ON WET MAGNETITE WHILE WALKING IN PLANT. FRACTURED A BONE IN ELBOW, STOVED HIS RIGHT THUMB AND BRUISED RIGHT KNEE.

September 20, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reiss Viking · Fall from machine

TYRING TO MANUALLY OPERATE A STUCK DUCT WORK VALVE.HANDLE BROKE OFF VALVE CAUSING THE FALL TO THE HANDRAIL AND STAIRWELL TO THE FLOOR BELOW(APPROXIMATELY 15 FT.)

August 3, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reiss Viking · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FELL OFF CHAIR WHILE TRYING TO GET SOMETHING OFF OF SHELF.

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