Abandoned Mine Quarry Accidents Claim Several Lives Per Year
Jun 19, 2017· Drowning is the Leading Cause of Death. Drowning is the number one cause of death in abandoned mines. Most people involved in this type of accident went to a quarry for swimming. Quarries are extremely dangerous places to swim. Steep dropoffs, deep water, sharp rocks, flooded equipment, submerged wire, and industrial waste make swimming risky.