Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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September 25, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Doney Slate Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL BARRING SLATE STONE,BAR SLIPPED AND I.NAME LOST BALANCE,FELL 5' HITTING RIGHT HIP.

June 4, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Doney Slate Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BARRING PIECE OF SLATE-SLATE SHIFTED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO JUMP OFF SLATE BENCH.

September 30, 1985 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Doney Slate Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE BARING PIECE OF SLATE - BAR SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE FALL BACKWARDS FALLING 4-5 FEET ONTO SLATE FLOOR.

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