Number of nonfatal occupational injuries involving days away from work
%
Overexertion
%
Fall on Same Level
%
Struck against Object
%
Struck on Object
The intrinsic nature of the mining and quarrying working environment points to why this is the case – danger of injury from fall-of-ground incidents (falling rocks, tunnel collapse, …), falls from heights, humidity, dust/fumes exposure, noise, vibration, risk of fires/explosion, crush injuries, electrocution, heat exhaustion, and overexertion.

The Mining and Quarrying is characterised by the need to work:
• at risk of being struck by moving plant vehicles
• at risk of being struck by large/heavy moving objects
• in close proximity to process equipment and heavy machinery
• at height
• in high noise environments
• at risk of exposure to dust and fumes
• with vibrating tools / machinery (HAV)
• using repetitive movements or in awkward body postures
Mining work often involves using heavy equipment and strenuous body postures in a confined environment, with miners being exposed to excessive noise, dust, humidity and vibration. The resulting long-term illnesses, injuries and disabilities associated with mining and quarrying is also significant, often involving years of pain, suffering and discomfort for those affected.
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