Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 1, 2005 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting up off his knees, slipped and sprained right knee. Employee was on vacation from July 2, 2005 to July 10, 2005 before he missed a day.

July 5, 2004 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Energy LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Ee slipped on slick bottom, striking his head (above left eye) against a piece of rock lying on miner. Ee required stitches.

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