Notes:
Although mining accounts for only 1% of the global workforce, it is responsible for up to 5% of fatal accidents at work (15,000 per year or 40 each day).[i] In 2002, 2 Lepanto mineworkers died at work. In 2003, there were 4 work-related deaths. And in 2004, there has already been 1 death.
[i] www.ilo.org/public/english/dialogue/sector/sectors/mining/safety.htm
Among the 88 workers included in this survey, only 23 had not suffered from any accidents. Prevalence of injuries are as follows: