Mining Incidents

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Total incidents
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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September 25, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Two B Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER OPE9ATOR WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN APIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN OPERATOR AND SAFETY JACK. DRAW ROCK WAS APPROXIMATELY 3" THICK AND APPROXIMATELY 3' TO 4' IN DIAMETER AND H IT HIM ON LEFT 8HOULDER.

May 15, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Two B Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHIPPING WELDIN1 SLAG WITH SLAG HAMMER AND FOREIGN OBJECT GOT IN HIS RIGHT EYE. HE NOTIFIED FOREMAN THAT HE WENT TO DR ON 6-16-87

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