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Title: Injury experience in coal mining, 1981

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5720678· OSTI ID:5720678

This Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) informational report reviews in detail the occupational injury and illness experience of coal mining in the United States for 1981. Data reported by operators of mining establishments, part of body injured, nature of injury, occupation, and bituminous or anthracite coal. Correlative information on employment, worktime, and operating activity also is presented. For ease of correlation between coal mining and the metal and nonmetal mineral mining industries, summary reference tabulations are included at the end of the report. Data used in compiling this report were reported by operators of coal mines and preparation plants on a mandatory basis as required under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Public Law 91-173 as amended by Public Law 95-164. Since January 1, 1978, operators of mines or preparation plants or both which are subject to the Act have been required under 30 CFR, Part 50 to submit reports of injuries, occupational illnesses, and related data. Only data reported by operators are utilized in this report. Occurrences identified as occupational illnesses by mine operators were reported to MSHA and were processed in accordance with 30 CFR Part 50.20-6. The reported illnesses are summarized in seven categories for each work location, kind of coal, and State. Incidence rates and severity measures are not computed for occupational illnesses.

Research Organization:
Department of Labor, Washington, DC (USA); Mine Safety and Health Administration, Arlington, VA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5720678
Report Number(s):
MSHA/IR-1138; ON: DE83903017
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Microfiche only, copy does not permit paper copy reproduction
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English