Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 23, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
P I T A Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOLTING TOP PUSHING FINISHING STEEL UP IN HOLE WITH POT CAUGHT RIGHT HAND FOREFINGER.

January 4, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
P I T A Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BENDING A ROCK BOLT ON HEAD OF BOLTER WHEN THE END OF THE ROOF BOLT CAME LOOSE FROM HEAD AND HIT HIUM IN THE MOUTH.

October 16, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
P I T A Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING BOLTER CABLE DOWN, OPERATOR HAD REEL IN ACCIDENTALLY CABLE TOOK UP & FLIPPED PIN HELPER.

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