Mining Incidents

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273,193
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2000–2026
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October 27, 2011 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Coronado Resources USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Age & health of miner, uneven ground

October 26, 2007 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Coronado Resources USA · Struck by falling object

Angle-iron temporary mesh support leaning against rib fell over, striking victim on shoulder/chest.

October 23, 2007 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coronado Resources USA · Struck by flying object

Victim was walking into heading carrying rock bolts. Another miner was removing a drill bit with sledge hammer & bit knocker. A fragment flew off the knocker and penetrated the victim's right outer thigh, penetrating through 3 layers of clothing & lodging against the bone.

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