Mining Incidents

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739,207
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3,111
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1983–2026
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March 31, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Brandy Mining Inc Mine No 2 · Struck against stationary object

RAISED UP ON THREE-WHEELER TO GET OUT OF WATER AND GOT HEAD IN TOP - WENT TO SECTION - CONTINUED TO HAVE PAIN IN NECK AND BACK - WENT TO DOCTOR.

March 28, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brandy Mining Inc Mine No 2 · Struck by falling object

CLEANING COAL OFF OF BELT AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK SLUGED OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON BACK OF HEAD AND BACK PUSHING HIS FACE DOWN INTO THE BELT ROPES.

March 11, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brandy Mining Inc Mine No 2 · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

USING SLATE BAR MOVING A PIECE OF ROCK OFF OF MINER AND MASHED FINGER.

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