Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 25, 2025 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

While sweeping the garage floor, the broom handle the Miner was using broke causing them to cut a finger which required 3 stitches to close.

October 7, 2024 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While shoveling under a conveyor, the Miner's right hand struck the expanded metal tail guard on the forward stroke causing a cut between the thumb and pointer finger. The cut required 4 stitches to close.

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