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South African Mining Industry Response to Falls of Ground Incidents. Falls of ground incidents present a major challenge for the South African Mining Industry. Over the past 30 years, the industry has made …

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In the case of the mining industry, the low levels of education and literacy among mineworkers in South Africa are seen as a hindrance to effective safety training and as contributing to the poor …

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Mining fatalities drop 24% as industry nears Zero Harm

While lagging indicators such as fatality rates remain important, there is now an increased emphasis on leading indicators that provide early warnings for incident prevention. …

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Rock-related fatality trends in the South African gold …

Rock-related fatality trends in the South African gold mining industry by M.K.C. Roberts*, A. Daehnke*, and E.P. Jaku* Synopsis A South African gold mining rock-related fatal accident …

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The underground fatality rate for South African coal mining is, on average, eight times that of the UK, four times that of all EEC coal mines taken together, and over double that of the USA. ...

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The South African mining industry recorded forty-two (42) fatalities in 2024 marking the lowest ever number of fatalities in the history of mining in South Africa. This represents a …

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ESTIMATING THE CONTINUOUS RISK OF ACCIDENTS …

1.1 South African mine safety Table 1 shows the statistics of accidents in the mining industry in South Africa in nd 2011 a 2012. A fatality rate and injury rate is included in the table, which …

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(PDF) Safety and Health in Mining

In the 2000s, there was a decrease both in fatal (0.039 per 100 person-years in 2010) and overall (0.88 per 100 person-years) accidents in gold mining (Nelson and Murray, 2013).

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Mining fatalities drop 24% as industry nears Zero Harm

Fatalities have decreased by 91% from 484 in 1994 to 42 today, while injuries have fallen by 78% from 8,347 thirty years ago. Cases of TB and silicosis have also reduced by …

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Department of mineral and petroleum resources data published on Thursday showed there were 42 fatalities last year compared to 55 in 2023, a 24% reduction. Last year's numbers showed an absence of "disaster type …

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The number of fatalities in the South African mining industry improved by 34% to 49 in 2022, compared to 74 in 2021. FACT SHEET / AUGUST 2023 SAFETY IN MINING …

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Metal ores push up mining turnover | Statistics …

The mining industry generated R1 222,1 billion in turnover in 2022, with mining of metal ores (except gold & uranium) accounting for just over two-thirds. The mining of metal ores (except gold & uranium) sub-group also …

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In 2022, there was one fall of ground fatality (9 per cent of underground fatalities), while in 2021, fall of ground accounted for eight fatalities (28 per cent of underground fatalities). This reduction follows focused and …

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Daily Fatality Report

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South Africa's mining sector records lowest fatality rate in …

According to Mantashe, the South African mining industry recorded 42 fatalities in 2024, down 24 percent compared with the 55 deaths reported in 2023.

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The overall number of deaths in the South African mining industry has declined over the past decades, but the greatest impact of mining accidents is noticed amongst the family members …

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South Africa's mining sector recorded 42 fatalities in 2024, a 24% decline from 2023, achieving its lowest-ever annual fatality count. Occupational injuries dropped 16% year-over-year to 1,841 cases, with occupational …

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Precarious transition: a mortality study of South African …

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FACT SHEET / AUGUST 2023 SAFETY IN MINING

The industry also reported a total of 2,056 serious injuries in 2022, down from 2,143 in 2021. 49 553 219 Fatalities: 1995-2022 1995 20072 022 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Source: …

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South African mining reports record low fatalities in 2024

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2022/2023

4. STATE OF SAFETY IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY 68 4.1. Accident statistics 68 4.1.1. Number of employees at work in the South African mining industry 68 4.2. Analysis …

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Mining industry records lowest number of deaths …

The mining industry recorded 42 fatalities in 2024, which was down from 55 the previous year, with 49 registered in 2022. ALSO READ: Transforming old mines can tackle illegal mining crisis....

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South African mines report increased fatalities in 2023

South Africa's Minerals Council notes a regression in mining safety, with fatalities rising in 2023, largely attributed to a single tragic incident. ... South African mines report increased fatalities in …

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A systemic study of mining accident causality: an …

This indicates the possibility of conflicting goals. This view is shared by Ashworth and Peake (1994), who conducted separate research on the South African gold and platinum mining industry, and the findings of a study by Lenné et al. …

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41 mining fatalities recorded so far in 2023

There have been 41 fatalities in the South African mining industry to date this year, Mine Health and Safety Council mining relations programme manager Brian Ncube said at the Mining ...

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Most fatalities in the South African mining industry were historically caused by falls of ground, transport and general accidents. Since 2021, falls of ground were no longer the major cause, …

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South African mining industry records lowest number of …

The South African mining industry recorded the lowest number of incidents of occupational diseases, injuries, and deaths in 2024, marking the lowest-ever number of …

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