Mining Incidents

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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
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1983–2026
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June 4, 1985 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ember Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

CHECK SECTION-WENT TO OPEN BRK JUST CLEANED UP,STOPPED AT LAST BOLT TURNED TO LEAVE AREA WHEN PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL OUT AND SLABBED BACK ON RIGHT FOOT AND HIP.

May 20, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ember Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAID HE STRAINED BACK BENDING A ROOF BOLT.

April 9, 1985 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Ember Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

RIDING IN MANTRIP AND MISJUDGED CLEARENCE. HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A CROSS BAR JUST INSIDE DRIFT.

March 23, 1985 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ember Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HURT BACK LIFTING A HYDRULIC JACK THAT WAS BEING REPLACED ON ROOF BOLTER-DID NOT HEAR OF INJURY UNTIL 3-29-85.

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