Mining Incidents

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March 24, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Taylor Mining, LTD · Struck by flying object

EE WAS BOLTING PLACE ON THE SECTION, EE WAS BENDING BOLT FOR INSERTION INTO MINE ROOF, WHEN BOLT SPRANG BACK AND HIT EE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF CHIN, CAUSING A CUT ABOUT ONE INCH LONG

November 18, 2004 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Taylor Mining, LTD · Contact with electrical current

EE was troubleshooting a high voltage circuit when he came in contact with energized parts in an electrical junction box. He had chest pains and burns on both hands.

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