Mining Incidents

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273,193
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2000–2026
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June 20, 2000 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Anita Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

BURNING A PIECE OF METAL OFF WITH TORCH AND SPARK WENT INTO RIGHT EAR.

April 7, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Anita Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HAND GRINDING AND A PIECE OF DIRT CAME OFF WENT UNDER GLASSES INTO EYE.

April 6, 2000 PA · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper MACHINERY
Anita Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE BOLTING, BUMPED LEFT KNEE ON A PIECE OF ROCK.

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