Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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May 26, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pay Car Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE had his hand on drill pot when he told mechanic to raise drill and caught two fingers between moving components of drill mast.

November 6, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pay Car Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing a roofbolt, while pushing up on the bolt it spun and struck EE's hand.

December 4, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pay Car Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Putting pusher steel in starter-starter hung in hole, steel came out and hit him on left hand and cut his palm. Sent to Welch ER.

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