The Ontario mining industry achieved its lowest injury rate ever, according to figures released by the Mines Accident Prevention Association of Ontario.
The frequency rate of total injuries requiring medical attention dropped 9% to 15.5 injuries per 200,000 employee hours. The previous record was 16.8, set in 1989.
The rate of injuries resulting in time lost from work fell by 23% to 2.3, eclipsing a record also set in 1989.
There were two fatalities in the industry last year, the fewest ever. One worker was struck by an ore train and a prospector was killed by a bear. The previous lowest number of fatalities was five, in 1979.
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