Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 23, 2004 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cavalier Mineral Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO GET A PIECE OF ROCK OFF MINER WITH A SLATE BAR WHILE TRYING TO GET THE ROCK OFF MINER HE FELT OR HEARD SOMETHING TEAR IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 14, 2001 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D D & E Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING BELT, BELT CAUGHT SHOVEL AND SLAMMED HIS HAND AGAINST THE ROOF.

March 29, 2000 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D D & E Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING THE CONVEYOR BELT WITH A SET OF RED DEVILS AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM.

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