Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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November 16, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrett Fuel Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOISTING BELT TO MAKE SPLICE & BUTTERFLY CLAMP PULLED LOOSE AND STRUCK SANDY MATHERLY BEHIND EAR

August 5, 1983 WV · Coal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrett Fuel Corp · Flash burns (welding)

WELDING DRILL STEEL AND HIT WITH HAMMER TO CHECK WELD CAUSING EXPLOSION WITHIN STEEL.BURNT BOTH EYES.

July 27, 1983 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrett Fuel Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LINING BELT TAILPIECE WITH BELT ANCHOR JACK. AS LEE WAS JACKING BAR SLIPPED STRIKING HIM ON LEFT SHIN.

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