Mining Incidents

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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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May 14, 2019 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hazleton Shaft Corporation · Struck by falling object

While replacing a cooler on the Atlas Copco D65 drill, the Miner was underneath the drill securing the bottom bolts. Dirt fell from the machine and struck the Miner in the face resulting in a a paint chip in eye.

May 19, 2018 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hazleton Shaft Corporation · Struck by flying object

While helping the welder spread out a tarp for protection from the rain, Miner was splashed in the face causing a small metal shaving to get into the left eye. Miner did not immediately seek medical attention but later had it removed by a specialist.

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