Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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August 11, 2000 KY · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING SMALL TREES AND BUSHES WITH A LARGE KNIFE, THE EE FELL ON THE KNIFE AND CUT HIS LEFT HAND. (LACERATION)

July 13, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SHOVELING COAL ONTO A MINE CONVEYOR BELT, THE EE STRAINED OR TWISTED HIS KNEE. THE EE WAS ON HIS KNEES SHOVELING WHEN THE SHOVEL KICKED BACK WHEN THE SHOVEL STRUCK THE BELT.

May 22, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS LIFTING WITH 2 OTHER EE'S WITH A SLATE BAR TO REPOSITION A COVER FOR A JOY CONTINUOUS MINER. (STRAIN).

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