Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 13, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P I T A Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

GETTING OUT OF DECK OF SCOOP HAND SLIPPED AND RIBS HIT LIGHT AND FRAME. BRUISED RIBS ON LEFT SIDE.

August 24, 1999 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unique Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

GETTING OUT OF SCOOP PUT HANDS ON TOP OF CANOPY TO PULL SELF OUT, FEET SLIPPED UNDER HIM & FELL ON BACK. WENT TO DR 8/26/99

July 30, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P I T A Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE #1 BELT CONVEYOR HAD WENT OFF DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING ON THE SURFACE. EE A BELTMAN WAS REACHING FOR THE BELT STOP START SWITCH TO RESTART THE BELT & FELL. EE WAS WORKING UNDERGROUND AT THE A TAIPIECE

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