Mining Incidents

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1983–2026
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March 25, 1991 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Rock E Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRYING TO UNCLOG WATER SPRAY BETWEEN BELTS BELT CAUGHT ARM PULLED IT AROUND DISCHARGE ROLLER

April 26, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Rock E Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

SMOKE INHALATION TRYING TO PUT FIRE OUT IN SUPPLY TRAILER.

April 26, 1989 WV · Coal ELECTRICAL
Rock E Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

OVERSIZED FUSES IN BREAKER BOX.CAUSING SUPPLY BUILDING TO CATCH ON FIRE.

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