Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 1, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chafin Brothers Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SHOVELING OUT FROM UNDER #2 HEAD AND SAIDHE HURT HIS BACK.

February 29, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chafin Brothers Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS PUTTING IN A PIECE OF SKIRT RUBBER IN TAILPIECE & WAS TIGHTENING UP A BOLT & FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS RIGHT ARM.

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