Mining Incidents

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273,193
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2000–2026
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September 24, 2001 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING THE TRAP DOOR ON THE GRAVEL CAR WHEN THE HANDLE BROKE LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE UPPER LIP. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

August 7, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE PERFORMING NORMAL WORK DUTIES EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED PAIN AND BURNING IN THE GROIN AREA. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A HERNIA.

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