Mining Incidents

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3,111
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1983–2026
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May 12, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inspiration Mines Inc · Fall from machine

FELL OFF O F A 4OY 900 COMPRESSOR LANDED ON GRAVEL ROAD WITH LEFT ARM UNDERNEATH HIM. SEVERE CONTUSION TO LEFT RIBS AND UPPER ARMS.

February 11, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Inspiration Mines Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CO3NECTING JUMPER CABLES TO TERMINAOPPED AND SPRAYED ACID FROM THE BATTERY INTO HIS EYES.

November 12, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Inspiration Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

TOLD MINER WHERE TO INSTALL ROOF BOLTS TURNED AROUND TO LEAVE AREA AND ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK VICTIM ON LEFT SHOULDER.

September 17, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Inspiration Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS ASSISTING SUPERVISOR WITH KNOCKING TIES OF TRAIN RAILS BEING REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR OF THE DRIFT. INJURED REMOVED SAFETY GLASSES TO CLEAN THEM WHEN THE SUPERVISOR STRUCK A TIE WIT H A DOUBLE JACK. MUD FLEW INTO INJUREDS RIGHT EYE.

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