Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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December 3, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lake Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPING SPLICE CONVEYOR CHAIN ON CONTINUOUS MINER WHILE STRIKING PIN IN CHAIN WITH HAMMER A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF & STRUCK HIM IN HAND.

January 26, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S & M Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON I.NAMES MINING LIGHT TIGHTENING UP LOOSE SCREW KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT FINGER

September 23, 1985 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brandy Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HAMMERING AND H3T THUMB RESULTING IN FRACTURE OF RT THUMB

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