Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 16, 2019 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that while climbing up into the 240 long boom excavator, employee felt a pull and sharp pain in right bicep.

June 3, 2016 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a hydraulic jack and dropped it and attempted to catch the jack. When EE did, felt a muscle pull resulting in a torn bicep.

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