Mining Incidents

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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 25, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lyon & Slone Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER MAN3HAD BOLTED FACE OF COAL & HAD BACKED APPROX 10-15 FT.OUTBY & WAS PUTTING BOLTS STRAP AROUND KETTLE BOTTOM WHEN PC.OF ROCK APPROX.3FT WIDE-5FT.LENGTH & 1IN TO 5IN.THICK FELL BE HIND MAN RIPING3JACK OUT & STRIKING MAN IN BACK

September 7, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Lyon & Slone Inc · Flash burns (electric)

REPAIRMAN PUT M9TER CABLES IN BOX WITH METER SET ON OHMS

July 6, 1987 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lyon & Slone Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FELL OUT AROUND3WHAT APPEARS TO BE HILLSEAM OR FAULTY TOP FROM HOLLOW.FALL 15'LONG X 18'WIDE X 3'DEPTH.

May 19, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Lyon & Slone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOLTER ROLLED B5CK WHILE BOLT WAS BEING TIGHTENED WITH WRENCH

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