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Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.

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Years on record
1983–2026
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October 31, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Knott County Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR ON THE 002 SECTION. HE WAS LEAVING THE FACE OF THE #3 ENTRY WITH A LOAD OF COAL WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING 3' X 3'X 6" FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE CANOPY AND THEN CATCHING HIS RIGHT ARM AND CUTTING THE ENDS OFF OF HIS FINGER AND THUMB.

September 30, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Knott County Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS WORKING ON A MINE BUGGY WHEN A PIECEOF ROCK RANGING IN SIZE OF 2 1/2 X 3' CAME LOOSE FROM A ROOF MAT AND FELL HITTING HIM IN THE LEFT SHOULDER AND ARM. HE RECEIVED FIRST AID TREATM ENT AT THE MINE SITE AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED TWO STITCHES IN HIS ARM.

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