Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 28, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Diamond May Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS DRIVING A BEARING INTO A DOGBONE ON 9222011 AND A PIECE CHIPPED OFF HIS SLEDGEHAMMER AND WENT INTO HIS FINGER.

May 22, 2001 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Diamond May Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TOOK MUSCLE CRAMP IN HIS BACK WHILE RUNNING DOZER ON DRILL BENCH.

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