Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 2, 1993 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Bear Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTING BOLTS IN CONVEYOR MOTOR ONON MINER USING A RATCHET AND A PIPE. HE LOST HIS GRIP ON PIPE AND IT FLEW UP. STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE. CUT HIS RIGHT CHECK AND NOSE.

January 8, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Bear Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE HANDLE SLIPPED OUT OF COME-ALONGS AND STRUCK INJURED MAN ON BACK OF LEFT HAND.

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