Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 21, 2003 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dlr Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SERVICING THE MINER, EE REMOVED THE RUB RAIL FROM THE MINER TO HOSE AROUND THE SCRUBBER MOTOR. WHEN REPLACING THE RUB RAIL HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 29, 2002 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dlr Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS TWISTING HIS BODY TO EXIT FROM THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT WHEN HE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT LUMBAR.

November 19, 2001 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dlr Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS REACHING OVER A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WHEN IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE MINE FLOOR CRUSHING HIS FOOT.

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