Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
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2000–2026
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June 6, 2011 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Osaka Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object

While making a splice in the #1 shuttle car cable, struck his finger with hammer when he was hitting the anvil.

April 13, 2010 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Osaka Mining Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While putting cutter back on miner, the jack slipped and caught the employee's right index finger between the jack and the CLA.

September 30, 2009 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Osaka Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The individual was using a chain ratchet to work on a tail piece. The hook slipped hitting him in the forehead. The individual received stitches and saw doctor on following day. (10-1-09). This is medical only.

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