Mining Incidents

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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 16, 1986 PA · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Intercarbon Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EVIDENTLY LATCH9S ON BACK WINDOW OF BACKHOE WERENOT SECURE AND WHEN BACKHOE WAS IN OPERATION WINDOW RELEASED AND FELL ON HEAD OF THE OPERATOR

January 24, 1986 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Intercarbon Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

MAN WAS GRINDIN1 BURRS OFF BEARRING SEAT & HOT SPARK HIT HIM ON CHECK & ROLLED UP UNDER GLASSES & INTO HIS EYE.

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