Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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March 13, 2026 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kemmerer Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a wrench when they experienced pain in the elbow that radiated to the shoulder.

November 10, 2022 WY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kemmerer Operations, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was loosening a Final Drive Drain Bolt. The socket slipped and the miners finger was pinched between the rim and the wrench. This resulted in a broken left ring finger.

March 21, 2022 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kemmerer Operations, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting into a wire harness with a cutting tool when it slipped and cut the top of EE's right thumb.

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