Injury experience in stone mining, 1989

Technical Report · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6213399· OSTI ID:6213399

This Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) informational report reviews in detail occupational injury and illness experience of stone mining in the United States for 1989. Data reported by operators of mining establishments concerning work injuries are summarized by work location, accident classification, part of body injured, nature of injury, occupation, and principal type of mineral. Related information on employment, worktime, and operating activity also is presented. Data reported by independent contractors performing certain work at mining locations are depicted separately in this report. For ease of comparison with other metal and nonmetallic mineral mining industries and with coal mining, summary reference tabulations are included at the end of both the operator and the contractor sections of this report. 3 figs., 46 tabs.

• Research Organization: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Denver, CO (USA). Safety and Health Technology Center
• Sponsoring Organization: DOL
• OSTI ID: 6213399
• Report Number(s): IR-1200; ON: DE91005306
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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