Mining Incidents

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2000–2026
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May 16, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Pritchard Mining Co Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE went into parts trailer looking for 2 gasket, I went into trailers looking for him and found him lying in the floor. He was not breathing and had no pulse and fluid was coming from his nose and mouth.

February 26, 2010 WV · Coal welder (shop) OTHER
Pritchard Mining Co Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Another EE pinched the EE on his leg, EE jumped and twisted his left knee.

May 11, 2005 WV · Coal pumper OTHER
Long Flame Coal Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was walking lead line out for shot. Rock fell off spoil pile and hit right knee, bruising right knee. Company not informed until 5-14-05.

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