Mining Incidents

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3,111
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1983–2026
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June 3, 1988 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Splashdam Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRAVELING TO SURFACE ON A 3 WHEEL PERSONNEL CARRIER PERSONNEL CARRIER BECAME STUCK UP IN PROCESS THE PERSONAL CARRIER SLID OVER ON I.NAME KNEE HURTING SAID KNEE

May 5, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Splashdam Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CRAWLING IN #J HEADING WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE

April 20, 1988 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Splashdam Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT FINGER WHILE CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT.

March 16, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Splashdam Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SAID EMPLOYEE WAS PINNING ROOF STEEL DRILL KEPT STOPPING UP SAID EMPLOYEE WAS LETTING THE STEEL TRYING TO UNSTOP SAID STEEL,WHEN HE ACCIDENTLY HIT HIS FINGER WITH HAMMER.

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