Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 7, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Jcb Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

CHIPPING WELDING SLAG -PIECE STRUCK HIM IN RIGHT EYE.

April 30, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Jcb Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING MIENR CABLE AWAY WITH RIGHTR FOOT. FOOT SLIPPED AND WENT UNDER CANOPY OF MINER.

December 5, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jcb Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

BOLT MAN DRILLING TOOP ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN LAST BOLT AND ATRS ROCK STRUCK EMP ON HAND BRUISED IT.

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