Mining Incidents

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739,488
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3,112
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1983–2026
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February 9, 1983 CO · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harrison-Peltron · Struck by falling object

WHILE SOUNDING TOP IN WORKING FACE PC OF LOOSE ROCK WEIGHTING APPROX 200LBS FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RT FOOT AND ANKLE - RESULT - DOUBLE COMPOUND FX OF RT ANKLE

January 21, 1983 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harrison-Peltron · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING THE SHOP MECHANIC TO SNSTALL A TRACK ON THE LEE NORSE CONTINOUS MINER HE PUT A PIECE OF PIPE 1 IN ON THE CYLINDER END OF THE PORTA-POWER HYDRAULIC JACK AND APPLIED PRE SSURE TO THE TRACK THE PIECE OF PIPE FLEW OFF STRIKING HIM ON THE UPPER LIP THE CUT REQUIRED 4 SUTURES TO CLOSE

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