Analysis of work related accidents in the Spanish mining sector from 1982-2006

Introduction The late for work related accidents in the Spanish mining sector is notably higher than in other countries such as the United States It produces a very negative impact on the mining industry This paper is the report of a study on serious and fatal accidents Ill Spanish mining from 1982-2006 It is based on the reports of 212 accidents (serious or fatal) carried out by the General Management of Energy and Mining of Catalonia (Spain) Method The high work-related accident rate in the Spanish mining sector makes it necessary to carry out an analysis and research that can shed light on the causes of this high rate, this is the only way that a solution can be found The study is based on Feyer and Williamson's analysis of accident causes, as they apply to 212 accidents The types and causes of the accidents are coded according to the coding system used by the Spanish National Institute for Safety and Hygiene in the Workplace. which allows us to identify a series of direct causes and contributing factors in different accidents Results If all the causes and factors that are present in the accidents ale known, we are able to look for appropriate solutions to reduce them as much as possible In short, we are able to come up with a series of conclusions that expose the weak links in the management of accident prevention in companies This is helpful in the struggle to reduce work injuries in the Spanish mining sector (C) 2010 National Safety Council and Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved