Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 21, 1989 TN · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allied Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BRATTICE CLOTH FROM AROUND A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE & CUT HIS LEGWHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED

October 3, 1989 TN · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allied Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPING MECHANIC LOOSEN SOME BOLTS ON MINER AUGER IN SHOP.BREAKER BAR SLIPPED AND BAR STRUCK FIGNGER

August 18, 1989 TN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allied Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE LOOSENING THE BOLTS ON A JAN MOTOR IN THE SHOP A WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON THE ELBOW.

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