Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 12, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magic Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SPROCKET ON BELT DRIVE. DRIVING OLD SPROCKET OFF WITH HAMMER, METAL CHIP CAME OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN LEFT LEG ABOVE KNEE.

September 4, 2001 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magic Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A HOLE IN TOP OF PLASTICOIL BUCKET, WAS HOLDING BUCKET WITH LEFT HAND,KNIFE SLIPPED, CUT LEFT WRIST.

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