Mining Incidents

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1983–2026
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March 29, 1985 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Pinnacle Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS RUNNING MINER & ROCK FELL OFF OF TOP HITTING BOOM & BOUNCED UNDER CANOPY HITTING MAN IN FOREHEAD

January 8, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TWISTED KNEE WHILE WORKING IN MUDDY CONDITIONS.

June 15, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pinnacle Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN ATRS ROOF SUPPORTR SYSTEM AND CAUGHT EMPLOYEES HAND THIS DIS NOT VIOLATE ANY MINING LAWS OF TRAINING

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