Mining Incidents

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1983–2026
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July 12, 1983 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Reliant Fuel Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS SITTING IN INTERSECTION WHEN SMALL ROCK DISLODGED BETWEEN TWO BOLTS FELL STRIKING EMP ON LEFT FOREARM COAL SEAM 38 IN THICK

April 5, 1983 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Reliant Fuel Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE BEING HAULED TO OUTSIDE, WHILE MOVING HE RAISED UP TO SPEAK TO SCOOP OPERATOR AND SO DOING CAUGHT SHOULDER IN TOP.

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