Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 5, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING DOOR OFF OF A SLURRY BOX. HE WAS CUTTING THE BOLTS OFF. DOOR FLEW OPEN STRIKING HIS LEG & CUTTING IT. INJURY NOT REPORTED - BECAME INFECTED REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 12 /24/01. W.C. PAPER RECEIVED IN JANUARY.

February 4, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS USING A JACKHAMMER INSIDE A KILN. A PIECE OF COATING FELL STRIKING HIS HARD HAT.

April 26, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING NEAR PLATE AS IT WAS BEING HOISTED INTO PLACE. PLATE POPPED OUT OF PLACE FALLING ON EMPLOYEE. THIS RESULTED IN CONTUSIONS TO EMPLOYEE.

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