Mining Incidents

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1,202
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2000–2026
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September 17, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Conshor Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifted a 5 Gal. bucket and complained with his back.

June 22, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Conshor Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE hurt back getting rock out of #4 head drive chute.

May 28, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Conshor Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Rock fell & hit finger on right hand.

April 30, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Conshor Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was helping pull a piece of belt on to beltline. He slipped and fell over belt rail.

March 2, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Conshor Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating the bolt machine and twisted his back.

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