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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 17, 2008 AR · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Heidtman Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's foot was caught between the mini-trac & the bantam duster.

February 20, 2008 AR · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Heidtman Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting. His tool pouch accidentally initiated rotation while his hand was still on the steel.

April 26, 2007 AR · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Heidtman Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating a roof bolter, the wrench slipped out of the chuck, the bolt fell onto his arm causing a fracture.

April 17, 2007 AR · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Heidtman Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was roof bolting and a speck of material got into his eye.

January 12, 2007 AR · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Heidtman Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was running a roof bolter, the steel bowed, caught his hand. The hand was cut, requiring stitches.

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