Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 7, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I NAME WAS PULLING THE MINER TRAILING CABLE AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK HE WORKED 1 1/2 SHIFTS AFTER THE INJURY BEFORE TAKING OFF.

September 30, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object

HAD A HAMMER AND BELT CLAMP IN HAND WENT TO SET THEM ON BELT BELT CLAMP FELL ON FOOT

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