Mining Incidents

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2000–2026
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September 11, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Brem Coal Co LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Grinding piece of metal on belt structure - the grinder kicked back - hit him on forehead - making laceration

August 27, 2009 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Brem Coal Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending a 42" roof bolt said he strained right hip.

December 13, 2005 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Brem Coal Co LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated he was turning around in the deck of his shuttle car when continuious miner backed up bumping car and pushing him to back. Stated he bumped his back against roof (height approx. 4 1/2 ft) and did not want ambulance or medical care. Rode out side on 3 wheeler.

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