Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 25, 2023 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mega Highwall Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was checking the fluids in the miner head, while turning the wrench EE felt something give in EE's back.

January 9, 2023 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MEGA HIGHWALL MINING LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Changing coupling with 3/4" drive, while loosening bolts EE strained a muscle in EE's back.

June 2, 2022 NM · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MEGA HIGHWALL MINING LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Removing a roller from an Addcar conveyor car. The employee was using a six foot pry bar to remove the roller from the conveyor car. As EE applied pressure to the bar it slipped resulting in a strain to EE's right elbow.

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