Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 27, 1987 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tim Rex Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE THROWING 7RACK SWITCH, SWITCH SLIPPED & HIT EMPLOYEE IN HEAD.

April 7, 1986 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tim Rex Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ON SHUT7LE CAR TIRE.

January 17, 1986 WV · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tim Rex Mining · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING CRIB BL2CKS & MASHED FINGER BETWEEN 2 OF THEM.

September 3, 1985 WV · Coal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tim Rex Mining · Struck by falling object

BUILDING CRIB I3 HIGH TOP WHERE FALL WAS CLEANED UP- RIB FELL WHILE BEING BUILT.

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