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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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October 12, 2023 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CONSOL Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of rubber to try and stop a leak. Was holding the rubber with left hand while cutting with right hand. EE cut thru the glove, cutting pinky finger on left hand.

November 18, 2022 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CONSOL Mining Company LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was cutting a band off a bundle of timbers, when the band released the top roll of timbers rolled off. Striking the employee on top of foot.

January 11, 2022 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CONSOL Mining Company LLC · Struck by flying object

Using an insert puller to remove insert from CM. A pick hammer was placed behind the insert puller to use as a wedge, the pick hammer came out under pressure glanced off another lug and struck employee in the face (under the right eye).

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