Mining Incidents

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3,112
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1983–2026
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January 15, 1987 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 LIFTING A BAG OF ROCKDUST WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK AND PULLED A MUSCLE.

June 16, 1986 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 LIFTING A ROCK OFF OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK

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