Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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January 13, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quinland Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING FITT3NG ON MINER CHANEL LOCKS SLIPPED HITING LEFT SIDE AGAINST MINER

April 8, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quinland Coals Inc · Fall from machine

MAN WAS TIGHTENING BIT LUGS ON MINER WHEN WRENCH BROKE AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND BRUISING HIS RT LEG

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