Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 4, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
King Knob Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRINDING3METAL PART ON GRINDER. A PIECE OF RUST WENT BETWEEN FACE & GLASSES & LODGED IN LEFT EYE. NO LOST TIMES.

November 18, 1985 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
King Knob Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS PERFORMI3G WELDING DUTIES. PIECE OF WELDING SLAG CAME OFF WELDING SHIELD & INTO LEFT EYE.

November 27, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
King Knob Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING A SMALL HAND HELD AIR CHISEL A PIECE OF METAL SPALED OFF STRIKING THE RIGHT HAND (EMBED IN HAND.)

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