Number and percentage of occupational fatalities by accident class, 2023 (N=40)

Keywords: Fatalities Accidents
MachineryPowered haulageElectricalFall of ground (from in place)Slip or fall of personFalling, rolling, or sliding rock or materialUnknown or NECHandling materials02468101214161816 (40.00%)10 (25.00%)3 (7.50%)3 (7.50%)3 (7.50%)2 (5.00%)2 (5.00%)1 (2.50%)
Accident Class Fatalities
Machinery 16
Powered haulage 10
Electrical 3
Fall of ground (from in place) 3
Slip or fall of person 3
Falling, rolling, or sliding rock or material 2
Unknown or NEC 2
Handling materials 1
Total 40
NOTE: "Fall of ground (from in place)" includes MSHA's Accident/Injury/Illness classifications for "Fall of face, rib, pillar, side, or highwall (from in place)" and "Fall of roof, back, or brow (from in place)." Excludes office employees. Data Source: MSHA
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program