Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 13, 2012 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dana Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was fixing a hydraulic hose on a mantrip when the wrench slipped. The employee hit his hand on the oil pan, causing a laceration on his right hand. Stitches were required as treatment.

January 9, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dana Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was cutting belt with a utility knife, the knife slipped, cutting the employee's right thigh.

June 29, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dana Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated that he was jacking up the tailpiece to put a block under it. The jack slipped out, smashing his thumb. Stitches were required as treatment.

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