Number and percentage of occupational fatalities by accident class at underground mining locations, 2000 - 2021 (N=403)
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| Accident Class | Fatalities |
|---|---|
| Fall of ground (from in place) | 125 |
| Powered haulage | 103 |
| Ignition/explosion of gas/dust | 65 |
| Machinery | 52 |
| Electrical | 17 |
| Slip or fall of person | 10 |
| Hoisting | 8 |
| Falling, rolling, or sliding rock or material | 6 |
| Explosives and breaking agents | 5 |
| Unknown or NEC | 4 |
| Exploding vessels under pressure | 2 |
| Fire | 2 |
| Handling materials | 2 |
| Hand tools | 1 |
| Stepping/kneeling on object | 1 |
| Total | 403 |
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