Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 18, 1983 WA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Madre Mining Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A BACK HOLE WHEN MACHINE SLIPPED OFF FACE. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH MACHINE AND WRENCHED LOWER BACK. INJURY WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY NOTICED BY EMPLOYEE BUT BECAME APPARENT WITH PASSAGE OF TIME.

June 10, 1983 WA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Madre Mining Ltd · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

IRRITATION OF SMOKE TO EMPLOYEES THROAT CAUSING POSSIBLE BRONCHIAL INFECTION

May 17, 1983 WA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Madre Mining Ltd · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS CLEANING OUT TOE OFFACE WITH SHOVEL WHEN APPROX. 100 LBS OF ROCK DEBRIS FELL ON HIM FROM THE TOP OF THE FACE STRIKING HIS HEAD AND LEFT SIDE.

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