Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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February 22, 1990 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C & S Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ADJUSTING WHEEL LUGS ON ROOF BOLTER WITH A 3/4 INCH EXTENSION BAR WHEN IT BROKE AND A PIECE OF BAR STRUCK EE IN FACE.

March 16, 1989 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C & S Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A BELT PIN IN MAKING A BELT SPLICE AND HAMMER SLIPPED STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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