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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to Patriot Mining Co Inc & Ajax Mining Co Inc

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January 4, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL

Patriot Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

TWO MEN WERE WORKING ON ELECTRICAL PANELS WHEN A TOOL CAME INTO CONTACT WITH AN ELECTRIC BOX RESULTING IN FLASH CAUSING BURNS TO FACE AND HANDS OF THE TWO MEN MEN WERE TRANSFERRED TO H OSP HOSPITAL WHERE THEY WERE TREATED AND RELEASED

January 4, 1983 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL

Patriot Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

TWO MEN WERE WORKING ON ELECTRICAL PANELS WHEN A TOOL CAME INTO CONTACT WITH AN ELECTRIC BOX RESULTING IN A FLASH CAUSING BURNS TO THE FACE AND HANDS OF THE TWO MEN MEN WERE TRANSFERRED TO H HOSPITAL WHERE THEY WERE TREATED AND RELEASED

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