Analysis of fatalities and injuries involving mining equipment

Groves, W. A.<sup>1</sup>; Kecojevic, V. J.<sup>1</sup>; Komljenovic, D.<sup>2</sup>

Affiliations

¹The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, 110 Hosler Building, University Park, PA 16802-5000, USA

²Nuclear Generating StationG2, Hydro-Quebec, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Quebec, Trois-Rivieres, Canada

Abstract and keywords

Introduction: Despite significant reductions, the number of injuries and fatalities in mining remains high. A persistent area of concern continues to be equipment-related incidents.

Method: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Current Population Survey (CPS) data were used to examine equipment-related injuries over the period 1995–2004. Incidents were reviewed to determine which types of mining equipment were most often involved and to identify and characterize trends.

Results: Non-powered hand tools was the equipment category most often involved with non-fatal injuries while off-road ore haulage was the most common source of fatalities.

Summary: Younger employees had an elevated risk of injury while workers & gt; 55 years had an elevated risk for fatality. A large majority of incidents involve workers with & lt; 5 years experience.

Impact on Industry: Results should increase hazard awareness and enable mine management to select and prioritize problem areas and safety system weaknesses in both underground and surface mining.

Keywords: Mining safety; Equipment-related injuries; Mining fatalities

Links

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2006.08.024

PubMed: 17884433

WoS: 000250118800010

History

Received: 2006-09-11

Revised: 2007-01-11

Accepted: 2007-03-15

Online: 2007-07-23

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