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Analysis of fatalities and injuries involving mining equipment aThe Pennsylvania State University, Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, 110 Hosler Building, University Park, PA 16802-5000, USA bNuclear Generating StationG2, Hydro-Quebec, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Quebec, Trois-Rivieres, Canada Received 11 September 2006;? revised 11 January 2007;? accepted 15 March 2007.? Available online 23 July 2007. 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. 尽管大幅减少，伤害和死亡人数在采矿仍然很高。阿持续关注的领域仍然是与设备有关的事件。 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 ?55?years had an elevated risk for fatality. A large majority of incidents involve workers with ?5?years experience. 摘要 年轻的员工有一个受伤的风险升高，而工人 55年已为死亡风险升高。大部分的事故涉及与5年工作经验的工人。 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. Keywords: Mining safety; Equipment-related injuries; Mining fatalities Article Outline 1. Introduction 2. Methods 3. Results and Discussion 4. Summary References Vitae 1. Introduction The mining industry is a vital economic sector for many countries including the United States and comprises the utilization of coal, metal, and non-metal minerals. The use of minerals by nations worldwide is extensive a