Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 18, 1983 WV · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ingram Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CHANGING POSITION OF LOAD-OUT CHUTE FLY.STRAINED LOWER BACK.

May 10, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ingram Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MR. GLENNDINNING WAS RELEASING THE HAND BRAKE ON A RAIL CAR WHICH WAS UNUSUALLY TIGHT, HE STRAINED HIS BACK IN SO DOING.

April 18, 1983 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ingram Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL INJURED BACK WHILE STEPPING UP ON TRUCK.

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