Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 20, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ember Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAID HE STRAINED BACK BENDING A ROOF BOLT.

March 23, 1985 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ember Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HURT BACK LIFTING A HYDRULIC JACK THAT WAS BEING REPLACED ON ROOF BOLTER-DID NOT HEAR OF INJURY UNTIL 3-29-85.

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