Mine Injuries

These are some common mine injuries that occur in Australia.

Hydrolic Oil Pressure Injury – in which a hydrolic strut ruptures or bursts and causes high pressure hydrolic oil to be injected into the skin. Due to the severe pressure oil can force its way through the selectively permeable membranes and under the skin. This oil is recognised by the body as an irritant and will cause an inflamatory response, which leads to swelling and eventually, will result in a non-traumatic crush injury of the limb that has been affected. Treatment includes surgery within 4 hours of the injury.

Traumatic Crush Injuries – heavy machinery that is necessary for the operation of a mine make the possibility of traumatic crush injuries higher than in any other field, even if occupational health and safety regulations and legislation have improved this situation.

Burns – as the result of steam and multiple engines.