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Title: Injury experience in metallic mineral mining, 1990

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7042479

This Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) informational report reviews in detail the occupational injury and illness experience of metallic mineral mining in the United States for 1990. 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.

Research Organization:
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Denver, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOL; Department of Labor, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
7042479
Report Number(s):
MSHA/IR-1201; ON: DE92018653
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English