Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 3, 2011 PA · Coal timberman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in an area where timber was being installed when the timber was struck with an axe it caused a piece of coal to lodge in EE's right eye.

October 7, 2010 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in an area where a hammer was being used to hit a piece of steel. A sliver of steel flew off an imbedded itself in employee's right hand.

July 7, 2008 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained his lower back while changing a flat tire on his mantrip.

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