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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 3, 2026 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall from machine

IE was cleaning with a loader when EE backed under a strap that was low hanging. The strap caught the canopy of the loader and flipped out of the machine causing a laceration to the operator back. This was investigated by MSHA.

January 29, 2026 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Struck against a moving object

IE was running a rock truck when they hit a pothole causing them to bounce and strain their back.

December 16, 2025 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was riding on a mantrip to gather supplies for the shift when EE bumped EE's head on an I-Beam. The employee requested treatment for neck pain an hour later after reaching EE's assigned job for the shift.

October 8, 2025 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was riding on a mantrip when the trip came to a sudden stop. The employee bumped EE's elbow on the roll bar of the mantrip causing a bruise.

February 16, 2025 AL · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Struck against a moving object

IE was operating a water car when IE claimed to have run into a parked shuttle car that IE did not see straining IE's back. IE did not report the injury until 2 days later.

February 13, 2025 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was operating a lotrac when EE dislodged a timber that fell and struck EE's elbow.

February 10, 2025 AL · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC · Struck against a moving object

IE was riding in a mantrip and bounced. EE hit their head on the roof and when EE landed in the seat EE felt a strain in their back.

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