Analysis of Occupational Accidents Based on the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS): A Case Study in a Copper Mine

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Corresponding Author Ahmad Soltanzadeh Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Safety & Hygiene Engineering, Research Center for Environmental Pollutants, Faculty of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran Tel: 09120187486 Email: soltanzadeh.ahmad@gmail.com Background and Objectives: Occupational accidents are recognized as one of the major concerns in the mining industry. The purpose of this study was to analyze the incidence of occupational accidents in a mine for 10 years using Human Factor Analysis and Classification System (HFACS).