Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 28, 2023 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ben's Creek Operations WV, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was hammering rock which was removed prior to it entering the vessel chain. A pressure switch (landmine) moved prior to this operation, weighing less than 10 pounds was being put back in place when employee stated employee felt back "pop".

August 25, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Ben's Creek Operations WV LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was installing DEP Outlets signs at various sites on Mining Property. A Copper Head Snake bit employee on the Middle Finger of EE's right hand.

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