Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 20, 1989 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Sher-Mel Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

HE DIDN'T KNOCK BRACKER OR UNPLUG CAT HEAD TO WORK ON BELT BOX TO CHECK TIPS.

November 22, 1986 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Sher-Mel Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

PUSHED START BU7TON ON LINE STARTER BOX FOR WATER P UMP BOX BLEW UP.

November 29, 1984 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Sher-Mel Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A MINER WHEN A LINE STARTER EXPLOSED AND BURNED EMPLOYEES FACE EYES AND BOTH HANDS

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