Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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July 23, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Double S Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING JACK PUSHED HANDLE DOWN THE BAR CAME UP HIT IN MOUTH

April 15, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Double S Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE CHANGING BEARING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS STRIKING THE OBJECT AND A PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF AND ENTERED THE LEFT THUMB OF INJURED.

September 11, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Double S Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPLICING CABLE WITH KNIFE, KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT LEFT THUMB REQUIRING 4 STICHES.

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