Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 6, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tipple Mine Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING SCOOP OUT OF THE MINE IN THE #3 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING EMPLOYEE.

March 11, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tipple Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PUTTING A CABLE REEL IN A SHUTTLE CAR AND HURT HIS LEFT ELBOW AND SHOULDER. PULLED SOMETHING IN LFT ELBOW AND SHOULDER.

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