Mining Incidents

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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 11, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hardy Turquoise Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

RECEIVED FLASH BURN WHILE HOLDING METAL FOR WELDER.

July 5, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hardy Turquoise Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PULLING A LARGE ROCK OUT OF THE BIRM WITH HIS PICK THE PICK CAUGHT ON A ROCK AND PULLED HIS ARM DOWN HURTING HIS BACK

March 7, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hardy Turquoise Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OVER A THREE FOOT BIRM WHEN HIS KNEE GAVE OUT

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