Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT: Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs 14-19 million people globally. There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. This study investigates the prevalence of accidents and injuries, as well as the associated risks and existing safety practices. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among artisanal and small-scale gold miners. Data from 401 participants were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The prevalence of accidents and injuries was 35.0% and 25.7%. Accidents associated with experiencing injuries included mine collapses and underground trappings. The major injury risk factors were digging, blasting, being male, being 18-35 years old, crushing, and the underground transportation of workers and materials. Injuri

SUBMITTER: Singo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9324458 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature