Mining Incidents

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1983–2026
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July 24, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M & C Mining Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE MANHANDLING POWER FEEDER WIRE THE INJ EXPERIENCED FOREIGN OBJECT IN LEFT EYE PROBABLY DIRT

July 18, 1984 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M & C Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ WAS WITH TWO COWORKERS CARRYING 4X8X16 WOODEN COLLAR WHEN HE EXPERIENCED SEVERE BACK PAIN INJ WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS EXAMINED AND RELEASED FOR BED REST AT HOME

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