Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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November 13, 1992 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Becky Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BREAKING ROCK WITH SLEDGE HAMMER HIT RIGHT THUMB. CUT THUMB AND CHIPPED BONE IN THUMB.

February 7, 1991 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Becky Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

INSTALLING ATRS JACK ON LEENORSE BOLTER KNOCKING PIN THROUGH JACK EYE. METAL CHIPPED OFF OF PIN LODGING IN EMPLOYEE LEFT EYE (NOTC). EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH OUT PROTECTIVE SID E LENSES.

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