@article{ref1,
title="Analysis of fatalities and injuries involving mining equipment",
journal="Journal of safety research",
year="2007",
author="Groves, W. A. and Kecojevic, V. J. and Komljenovic, Dragan",
volume="38",
number="4",
pages="461-470",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Despite significant reductions, the number of injuries and fatalities in mining remains high. A persistent area of concern continues to be equipment-related incidents. METHOD: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Current Population Survey (CPS) data were used to examine equipment-related injuries over the period 1995-2004. Incidents were reviewed to determine which types of mining equipment were most often involved and to identify and characterize trends. RESULTS: Non-powered hand tools was the equipment category most often involved with non-fatal injuries while off-road ore haulage was the most common source of fatalities. SUMMARY: Younger employees had an elevated risk of injury while workers &gt;55 years had an elevated risk for fatality. A large majority of incidents involve workers with &lt;5 years experience. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: Results should increase hazard awareness and enable mine management to select and prioritize problem areas and safety system weaknesses in both underground and surface mining.   <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4375",
doi="10.1016/j.jsr.2007.03.011",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2007.03.011"
}