Mining Incidents

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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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October 4, 2011 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greyeagle Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting a D6 dozer when he stepped down onto an uneven surface, fracturing his left ankle.

July 12, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Greyeagle Coal Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was repairing a section of grating at the return air shaft of the mine. As he was tack welding a corner of the grating, an explosion blew the grating off striking the employee in his left ankle causing a fracture.

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