Mine Blasting Accidents
One of the most dangerous components of mining work is the blasting process. Blasting, or the use of explosives to remove rock and other materials, is a procedure that requires considerable care to be safe and successful. While improper blasting procedures are clearly a danger to the lives of mine workers, blasting can still be quite risky even when performed properly. Unfortunately, the injuries resulting from blasting accidents are often significant and may impair a worker’s ability to earn a living.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a mine blasting accident, an experienced legal professional may be able to help you pursue workers’ compensation benefits. Contact the Des Moines workers’ comp lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., today at 877-327-2600 to discuss your situation with a qualified member of our legal team.
Common Causes of Mine Blasting Injuries
Injuries from a mine blasting accident are typically significant, and most mining-related fatalities occur as a result of blasting accidents. Some of the most common causes of injury in a blasting accident include:
- Fly rocks, or rocks dislodged in an explosion traveling at a high velocity
- Explosive fumes poisoning
- Explosives detonating prematurely
- Misfires
All of these common causes of mine blasting injuries are potentially deadly, and should not be taken lightly.
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If you have been injured in a mine blasting accident, your ability to maintain employment may be severely compromised. If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance. Contact the Des Moines workers’ compensation attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., today at 877-327-2600 to learn more about the options available to you at this time.
