Occupational injuries and fatalities in a tanzanite mine: Need to improve workers safety in Tanzania

摘要

IntroductionWork related injuries are common, and the mining industry accounts for a significant proportion of these injuries. Tanzania is among the countries with high rates of mining injuries, nevertheless pre-hospital care is almost non existant and health care service deliveries are poor. This study sought to identify factors associated with injuries and fatalities among miners in Mererani, Tanzania.