Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 31, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hopkins Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRILL GOT HUNG UP IN HOLE.WHILE ATTEMPINT TO REMOVE,DRILL STEEL CAME OUT,LANDING ON HAND.

April 26, 1983 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hopkins Creek Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SUBJECT WAS INSTALLING NEW REEL IN SHUTTLE CAR, HURT HIMSELF LIFTING REEL INPLACE.

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