Mining Incidents

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1983–2026
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June 8, 1992 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Star Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

ROOF BOLT HANGING FROM TOP CAUGHT S/C OPERATOR ON LEFT SIDE OF CHEST AND INJURED LEFT SIDE.

February 10, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING THE PUMP ON THE BELT HOOD AND SLIPPED ON A SMALL ROCK. SPRAINING HIS LOWER BACK. THE SMALL ROCK WAS COVERED BY WATER AND COULD NOT BE SEEN.

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