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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 17, 2000 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BELT STRUCTION ONTO A SUPPLY CAR. WHEN HE FELL FORWARD AFTER SLIPPING, CAUSING THE BELT STRUCTURE TO STRIKE THE SUPPLY CAR AND BOUNCE BACK, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEES MOUTH A ND CUTTING HIS LIP AND FRACTURING A TOOTH, AT THE 318 SUPPLY POINT.

February 29, 2000 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS EXITING A TRACK LOCOMOTIVE MANTRIP ALONG THE ME TRACK NEAT E-15. EE STEPPED INTO A HOLE IN THE MINE BOTTOM, TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE. *EE RETURNED TO HIS REGULAR JOB 3/1/00 THRU 3/3/00. *FIRST DAY OFF 3/6/00.

February 7, 2000 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING IN XCUT L1-L2 WHILE OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER BY RADIO REMOTE IN THE E-18 (022-0) SECTION. EE TRIPPED ON A EXTENDABLE LINE CANVAS FRAME AND FELL ONTO HIS LEFT KNEE. EE WAS WEAR ING KNEE PADS. EE RETURNED REGULAR DUTY WITHOUT MEDICAL TREATMENT FROM 02/08/00 THRU 02/18/00.

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