Mining Incidents

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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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August 18, 2011 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody School Creek Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing a walkway, employee fell and his head was struck by a small section of walkway resulting in (4) four stitches.

March 18, 2009 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody School Creek Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While working on a 960 E haul truck the employee fell off a ladder and cut the back of his head on a bracket. This resulted in two stitches. Employee was released and returned to work the same day.

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