Mining Incidents

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3,112
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1983–2026
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July 22, 1983 LA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Leon Lowe & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR SEATING IN OPERATOR\S SEAT CABLE NEAR OPERATOR SUDDENLY SNAPPED OPERATOR\S LEG RESULTING IN MINOR ABRASION. OPERATOR THOUGHT CABLE SEEMED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION EARLIER & COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY ACCIDENT OPCCURRED.

February 22, 1983 LA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Leon Lowe & Sons Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE LEAVING CAB OF TRUCK FOOT SLIPPED OFF RUNNING BOARD AND EMPLOYEE STRUCK THE FUEL TANK FILLER CAP WITH COCCYX BONE.

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