Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 18, 1991 PA · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hillsdale Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON CONTINUOUS MINER CREW AND DEVELOPED A SORE BACK.

October 20, 1989 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hillsdale Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WHILE USING HAMMER TO INSTALL FRICTION BAN IN CONTIONOUS MINER, THE EMPLOYEE SPRAINED MUSCLES IN LEFT RIB CAGE.

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