Investigation of the seasonality of occupational accidents in mine operations

Abstract

Mine operations might be viewed as relatively risky in terms of worker safety when compared to other industries. Every year, there are a lot of occupational accidents and near-misses at mining sites. Most of the time, data from these circumstances are recorded, but they are typically not properly utilized. Information gathered from occurrences helps researchers understand how various conditions affect accidents and their frequency. The information obtained from such investigations may provide practical advice on how to prevent happening again. For instance, there are many studies in the literature that analyze mining accidents according to their countries, yearly frequency, work areas, and types of work; however, there isn't a single study that looks at the relationship between meteorological conditions and the seasonality of the accidents. The correlations between seasonal and regional variables, such as temperature, humidity, and pressure, and occupational accidents that occurred in mines with various climatic features, chosen from two different nations, were examined in this study. The findings indicate that there is a strong relationship between the frequency of accidents and the seasons, however this relationship would be weaker if incidents were looked into on a monthly basis. In conclusion, this article demonstrates that temperature and humidity in mining operations during severe weather conditions have a significant impact on occupational accidents.