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Injuries in the mining industry

T K Hodous¹, L A Layne

¹Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV 26505.

Occupational Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)

|January 1, 1993

Summary

Mining injury rates in the US have plateaued in the last decade, remaining high across industries. These mining injuries are severe, causing significant lost workdays and common cumulative trauma disorders.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Epidemiology
Industrial Safety

Background:

Historical trends in mining safety have shown significant improvements.
Recent data indicates a stagnation in the reduction of mining-related injuries over the past ten years.
Mining continues to present elevated injury risks compared to other US industries.

Observation:

Despite overall reductions, mining injury rates have not substantially decreased recently.
Mining injuries frequently result in severe outcomes, including fatalities.
Non-fatal mining injuries lead to a high average number of days lost from work.

Findings:

The epidemiology of mining injuries reveals persistent high rates.
Common injury types include cumulative trauma disorders and acute traumatic injuries.
Fatality rates and lost workdays underscore the severity of mining accidents.

Implications:

There is a critical need for renewed focus on mining safety interventions.
Understanding the persistent high rates of severe injuries is crucial for prevention.
Addressing both acute trauma and cumulative disorders is essential for improving miner health.

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