Democrat Mine — Accidents
Total: 2 accidents | Fatalities: 0
| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2011 | POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None | EE has been diagnosed with elevated lead blood levels (lead poisoning) He has been working with ore that contains silver, lead, gold and zinc. Work includes drilling and blasting and removal of the or... |
| 06/15/2011 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost | EE burned old blasting caps and other refuse on the waste dump on the surface, away from the portal and buildings. He used diesel soaked paper towels to ignite the fire. Upon ignition an explosion occ... |