Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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August 29, 1983 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

HELPING LOAD SHUTTLE CAR TIRE,150 LB,TIRE TURNED OVER STRIKING ON RIGHT LEG CAUSING PAIN IN LEG OR ANKLE.

April 28, 1983 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIR WIRING UNDERNEATH DASH OF VEHICLE AND STTRAINED MUSCLE DUE TO AWKWARD POSITION.

April 8, 1983 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING MINER WATER LINE AND STUCK PIECE OF COAL IN HAND,IT GOT INFECTED.

March 7, 1983 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING & HAMMERING ON HEAD ROLLERS & HURT HIS BACK.

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