Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 16, 1996 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Dominion Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

WRENCH SLIPPED OFF BOLT THAT WAS BEING TIGHTEND CAUSING MECHANIC TO HIT FRAME WITH RIGHT HAND, BRUISING RIGHT RING FINGER.

June 13, 1995 WV · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Dominion Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CHECKING OIL IN AUGER GEAR BOXES. SAID HE FELT SOMETHING THAT HURT IN HIS RIGHT UPPER ABDOMEN.

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