Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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December 3, 2001 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meadow Branch Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MAKING A SPLICE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS L. THUMB.

March 12, 2001 VA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meadow Branch Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A BAND OFF OF A BUNDLE OF BOLTS. THE BAND STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION. HAD TO HAVE SUTURES.

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