Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 29, 2014 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Licking River Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing tires on a 988 loader. He was using a hydraulic jack to brake down tire from rim. While under pressure the jack slipped and struck employee in the head.

November 20, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Licking River Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was disassembling a D11 roller frame using an impact wrench & socket. The impact socket busted cutting employee's left hand.

October 31, 2013 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Licking River Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Operator was climbing down the ladder of a 740 swivel truck when he lost his footing causing him to fall to the ground landing on his right arm and shoulder.

March 23, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Licking River Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE contract mechanics was changing hydraulic hose when operator bumped control on Ingersoll Rand Drill unit #64-7864 causing hydraulic oil to inject under skin of index finger on left hand.

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