Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
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1983–2026
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November 7, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omega Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS CARRYING 5 GAL CAN OF GREASE TO THE MINER TO SERVICE THE MACHINE HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

October 22, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omega Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF TOP BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

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