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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 14, 1984 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Carpentertown Coal & Coke Co · Struck by falling object

EMP TENDING C MINER CABLE AND SMALL PIECE OF ROOF SLATE FELL STRIKING HIM ON KNEE

July 9, 1983 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Carpentertown Coal & Coke Co · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEES SUPPORTING INTAKE, TWO EMPLOYEES TESTED ROOF AND IT WAS SOUNDED AND APPEARED TO BE GOOD ROOF. EMPLOYEES WERE MOVING TO ALLOW SCOOP TO CLEAN UP AREA AND A ROCK SLIPPED FROM IN BETWEEN ROOF STRAPS STRIKING JERRY STOCKDILL AND GRAZING RICHARD ADAMS HAND.

July 9, 1983 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Carpentertown Coal & Coke Co · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEES SUPPORTING INTAKE, TWO EMPLOYEES TESTED ROOF AND IT WAS SOUNDED AND APPEARED SAFE. EMPLOYEES WERE MOVING TO ALLOW SCOOP TO CLEAN UP ARAEA AND A ROCK SLIPPED FROM IN-BETWEEN ROOF STRA PS GRAZING RICHARD ADAMS.

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