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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August 18, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Banner Coal & Land Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING A SHUTTLE CAR ANCHOR HE STRUCK THE ANCHOR WITH A HAMMER & PROSECTIVE STRUCK HIM IN HIS EYE

February 26, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Banner Coal & Land Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT HIS INDEX FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND WHILE CUTTING A PIECE OF CABLE.

March 27, 1993 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Banner Coal & Land Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING ON HOIST INJURED CLAIMS TO HAVE INJURED HIS BACK. HE WAS HELPING TO INSTALL BELT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

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