Mining Incidents

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273,193
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2000–2026
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September 1, 2023 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R S & W Coal Co Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner, lifting mine props and strained their back.

February 5, 2015 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R S & W Coal Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Re-timbering second escape way, prop got away while passing timber, striking man behind left knee.

May 19, 2011 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
R S & W Coal Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

Raining and Floor of Buggy was slippery. Employee fell and struck head injuring his head and neck

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