Mining Incidents

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1983–2026
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January 27, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Alhambra Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING ANGLE IRON FROM BEAM, GRINDER GRABBED AND KICKED BACK STRICKING THE UPPER LIP, CAUSING THE LIP TO BE CUT OPEN.

July 29, 1985 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Alhambra Mines Inc · Flash burns (welding)

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING & DID NOT USE HOOD TO PROTECT EYES FOR THE FULL TIME HE WAS WELDING THEREFORE HIS EYES WERE BURNT

May 29, 1985 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Alhambra Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

DUSTY CONDITIONS - WORKING AROUND MACHINES BLEW OLD METAL SHAVINGS INTO EYE.

March 26, 1985 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alhambra Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING HEAVY ROLLS OF GEOTEXTILE CAUSED STRAIN IN LOWER STOMACH IN ABDOMEN

September 17, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Alhambra Mines Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

UNREPORTED ACCIDENT OR INJURY TO MANAGEMENT - MINE CLOSED 9-18-84 INJURY IN QUESTION

June 21, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alhambra Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING TIMBER IN CLEAN UP - IMPAIRMENT: SORE BACK - STRAIN

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