Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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December 1, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cortis Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF WIRE BOX CUTTER AND CUT LEFT HAND.

September 26, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cortis Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING ON THE GATHERING DISK OF THE LEE NORSE 245 MINER USING A SLATE BAR WHEN INJURED SAID HE HURT HIS BACK.

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